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Raising Ram Failure on Telescopic Rig


During the setup of a telescopic service rig, the raising ram buckled. This caused the top section of the mast, which was almost fully extended, to drop out of the bottom section and fall. Damage to the rig was extensive. While no injuries occurred in this serious incident, it could have easily resulted in serious injury or loss of life.