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Two construction workers killed in crane collapse. The company's owner, James Lomma, had relied on an unqualified Chinese company called RTR Bearings to make repairs to the crane because RTR offered a low price ($20,000) and quick turnaround. A bid from Avon Bearings in Ohio quoted $120,127 for the same work. Ten months prior to the accident, RTR warned NY Cranes that they doubted they could capably perform the welds required to fix the machinery.
Assistant District Attorney Deborah Hickey
Crane Collapse
New York
New York
May 30, 2008
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| First | Last | Age | Title | Employer | Injury Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald | Leo | 30 | Construction Worker | New York Crane & Equipment | Fatality |
| Ramadan | Kurtaj | 27 | Construction Worker | New York Crane & Equipment | Fatality |
| Name | Type | Title | Plea Information | Conviction Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lomma | Individual | Owner | Pleaded not guilty | Acquitted on all charges. |
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Penal Crimes Charged
Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes Charged
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| Tibor Varganyi | Individual | Former Employee | Pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide | Sentenced to one year of community service. |
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Penal Crimes Charged
Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes Charged
Unavailable |
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| New York Crane and Equipment Corp. | Entity | Entity | Pleaded not guilty | Unavailable |
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Penal Crimes Charged
Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes Charged
Unavailable |
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