Question

some of the most common types of crane accidents include contact with power lines, overturns, and falls. what is another common type of crane accident?

select the best option.

○ collisions with other cranes
○ low-hanging loads
○ on-site workplace violence
○ mechanical failure

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Explanation:

To determine another common crane accident, we analyze the options:

• "Collisions with other cranes" is less common as cranes are often spaced.
• "Low - hanging loads" is not a typical accident type.
• "On - site workplace violence" is unrelated to crane operations.
• "Mechanical failure" (like issues with crane components) is a well - known common crane accident, similar in nature to the given types (power line contact, overturns, falls) which are equipment - related or operational hazards.

Answer:

D. Mechanical failure