The Case of the Lakewood "Hi-Stak" : Failure of a Stacking Hoist

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

A summary of a historical case of a heavy equipment accident, which raises questions about responsibility, safety, and design. The case itself includes detailed diagrams and numerical problems.

Keywords:
Public Health and Safety, Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Public Well-being
Rights:
CC0 1.0 Universal
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/engineering-ethics-cases-texas-am/case-lakewood-hi-stak
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Historical / Non-Fiction Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/zftj-tw93