Dallas Crane Accident Kills Worker

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A crane accident near downtown Dallas Wednesday left one worker dead. The victim, 37 year-old Omar Wray, was killed the when a cable snapped causing a large hook to come crashing down on the victim. News images showed other workers examining what appeared to be a damaged cable that dangled from the top of the crane. The victim was employed by TXI of Dallas and had just delivered a load of concrete to the worksite. OSHA officials have begun an investigation of the accident.

Turner Construction Co. is overseeing the project, but the victim worked for a subcontractor, said Matt Papenfus, Turner's general manager.

Turner officials recently gave the construction crew, including subcontractors a safety seminar on cranes, Mr. Papenfus said.