Big Blue crane collapse - Wikipedia
On July 14, 1999, a Lampson LTL-1500 Transi-Lift heavy lift crawler crane known as Big Blue collapsed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin while working on the Miller Park venue. The collapse resulted in the deaths …
1999 Big Blue crane collapse at Miller Park, kills three iron workers
This video was recorded by a federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration official who was on duty when the Big Blue crane collapsed into Miller Park on July 14, 1999.
Failures - Big Blue Crane Collapse
On July 14, 1999, while lifting a section of the retractable roof for the Milwaukee Brewers new stadium, the Lampson Transi-Lift crane nicknamed 'Big Blue' suddenly collapsed.
Big Blue Crane Accident - Miller Park Scrapbook
On July 14, 1999 at approximately 5:12 pm, three iron workers were killed when a Lampson "Big Blue" crane collapsed while attempting to position a 400-ton right field roof panel into place.
The Great American Ballpark (A) - Occupational Safety and Health ...
On July 14, 1999, three iron-workers, in a suspended personnel platform monitoring the hoisting of a roof section, died after falling approximately 300 feet to the ground when their platform was struck by …
The Big Blue Crane Collapse: A Tragic Lesson in Contractor Safety
Sep 10, 2025 · Within moments, the crane tipped and collapsed, sending steel and debris crashing down, ending in a devastating loss of life. The tragedy highlighted not only the dangers of heavy …
Memories still haunt those in Big Blue tragedy at Miller Park
Jul 14, 2014 · Three ironworkers died on July 14, 1999, as debris from the crane collapse knocked their man basket 300 feet down to Miller Park's floor.
Case Study: The Day Big Blue Fell - ThinkReliability
Sep 9, 2019 · Three iron workers died when a crane named Big Blue collapsed while building Miller Park. This case study investigates the incident and its causes.
Remembering the Miller Park ‘Big Blue’ Crane Collapse
Jul 12, 2024 · Depending on age, many may think of 9/11 or the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but Milwaukeeans likely add the collapse of the crane called Big Blue to the list. This tragedy occurred …
20 Big Blue Crane Accident Facts
Dec 1, 2024 · Discover 20 shocking facts about the Big Blue Crane accident, including its causes, impact, and aftermath. Explore the tragedy that forever changed construction safety.