A nail-biting incident occurred at the Global Container Terminals Vanterm in Vancouver on November 1, 2024. A crane operator failed to lift a container high enough, causing it to crash onto the chassis of a truck below.
What happened: The container, knocked over by a crane, came dangerously close to hitting the truck cab, which was occupied at the time.
- The box fell onto the truck's chassis, jostling the driver, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.
- The Port Transportation Association (PTA) released a video showing how close the mishap was.
Safety concerns: The incident highlights ongoing safety issues at the terminal.
- PTA spokesperson Tim Johnson raised concerns over crane operators, questioning possible influences like drugs or alcohol.
- Calls for improved supervision are growing, especially with upcoming job actions by longshore workers.
Meanwhile: The Global Container Terminals' Joint Safety Committee is reviewing the accident. WorkSafeBC isn't involved due to federal jurisdiction.
The bottom line: Longshore workers at the terminal plan to limit overtime starting November 4, which adds urgency to any needed safety reforms, as reported by Daily Hive.