Photograph caption dated February 8, 1989 reads, "Buckled, broken construction crane lies on its side yesterday after toppling through the roof of a building next to 2015 E. 15th St. Apparently, the crane tipped over while lifting a cement block. Fire investigators said the apparatus cut through electric wires and smashed water lines from which two inches of water gushed. No injuries were reported."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;22 x 34 cm. on sheet 29 x 36 cm. Photographic prints
Construction industry--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Construction equipment--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Cranes, derricks, etc.--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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