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.
| 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 Info. | Conviction Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lomma | Individual | Owner | Pleaded not guilty | Acquitted on all charges. |
| Crimes Charged: |
Penal Crimes: Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes: None | ||
| Tibor Varganyi | Individual | Former Employee | Pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide | Sentenced to one year of community service. |
| Crimes Charged: |
Penal Crimes: Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes: None | ||
| New York Crane and Equipment Corp. | Entity | Entity | Pleaded not guilty | Unavailable |
| Crimes Charged: |
Penal Crimes: Second Degree Manslaughter; Assault; Criminally Negligent Homicide; Reckless Endangerment |
Other Crimes: None | ||