The Watchman Inspection

Watchman Inspections
320 Congress Street, 2nd Floor

Boston, MA 02210
PHONE – 617.252.3470
FAX – 617.252.3475
Tower Crane Inspection Report
Inspection Details:
Report #: IN101005A1
Client: Greatest Crane Company
Inspection Type: Tower Crane, Pre-Erection
Project: Greatest Crane Yard
Address: 320 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Installation: N/A
Start Time: 09/21/10 07:23 AM EDT
End Time: 09/21/10 11:40 AM EDT
Start GPS Location: Latitude: 42.35131N, Longitude: 71.04964W
End GPS Location: Latitude: 42.35131N, Longitude: 71.04964W
Tower Crane Details:
Crane Owner: Best Equipment, Boston, MA

Crane Manufacturer: Liebherr
Model #: 540 HC-L20
Serial #: 55-5555
Height: 143 ft
Jib Length: 165 ft
Capacity: 26,760 lbs
Pre-Erection Details:
Project for Erection: Congress Street

Address: 320 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Installation: N/A
Scheduled Erection Date: 09/30/10
Greatest Crane Company Page 1 of 17 September 21, 2010

This examination was based on the points described herein.
Continued safe crane erection and operation is contingent upon user’s compliance with all applicable
State / Federal-OSHA Regulations, Manufacturer instructions and ASME B30.3 guidelines.
Inspector’s Comments:
On this 21st day of September, 2010; the above described Crane was examined by the undersigned in
accordance to the requirements of the; Crane Manufacturer, ASME B30.3, and OSHA Regulation 29 CFR
1926.550.
(Note: Crane examination took place at Watchman’s yard, “disassembled”)
Signatures:
Signed By: Joe Fakeman Declaration:

Title: Inspector Inspection completed
Company: Watchman Inspections
Date: 09/21/10 11:35 AM EDT
Location: Latitude: 42.35131N,
Longitude: 71.04964W
Near 320 Congress Street,
Address: Boston, MA 02210
Signed By: Roy Somebody Declaration:

Title: Crane Foreman Problems noted,
Company: Greatest Crane Company confirmed resolutions
Date: 09/21/10 11:37 AM EDT
Location: Latitude: 42.35131N,
Longitude: 71.04964W
Near 320 Congress Street,
Address: Boston, MA 02210

Inspection Check Points:
1 Preliminary Status Comments Problems
1.1 Foundation Design 
1.2 Tie In Collar Design / Installation 
1.3 Disconnect Switch / Operation 
1.4 Radius of Operation / Hook Reach 
1.5 Hook Sheaves / Swivel 
1.6 Safety Latch 
1.7 Bearing Floors for Cracks 

Hardwood Tower Wedges Secure
1.8
During Operation

1.9 Grounding 
1.10 Lifting Attachments - Slings 
1.11 Lifting Attachments - Chokers 
1.12 Lifting Attachments - Spreaders 
1.13 Lifting Attachments - Pigtails Ø
2 Tower Status Comments Problems
2.1 Ladders Ø
2.2 Tie-In-Assembly 
Chord and Lacing Welds
2.3
(Bent / Flaking)
 Bent lacings 1
2.4 Safety Rails / Chains 
2.5 Platforms 
2.6 Bolt Grade / Lock Plate Ø

Slip Ring Terminals & Cover
2.7
(Burns / Grease)
Ø
2.8 Strain Relief of Power Cable 

2.9 Power Cable Examination Ø
Proximity to Structure of Tower
2.10
(Contact Points)
Ø
Chords for Wear, Cracking, Bending,

2.11
Cracking of Paint

Proximity to Overhead High

2.12
Voltage Lines
Ø
2.13 Turn Table / Machine Deck 
2.14 Rails Ø
2.15 Openings Ø
Electrical Panel (Relays for
Corroded or Burned Contacts,
2.16
Loose Screws, Broken Parts,

Cabinet Interlock)
2.17 Swing Brake (Operation & Lining) 
2.18 Moment Overloads 
2.19 Hoist Overloads Ø
2.20 Light, Horn & Shut Off Ø
2.21 Trolley Brake (Operation & Lining) 

Trolley Cable (Condition / Length /
2.22
Diameter)
Ø
Luffing Cable (Condition / Length /
2.23
Diameter)
 1.25" rotation-resistant wire rope 2
Hoist Cable (Condition / Length /
2.24
Diameter)

2.25 Pendant Pins & Clip Ø
2.26 Jib / Counter Jib – Pins & Clips  3
2.27 Machine Deck Free of Materials 

Sheaves for Wear & Operation or
2.28
Cracks – Trolley Frame
Ø

2.29
Cracks – Tower Spire


2.30
Cracks – Jib / Counter Jib
Ø

2.31 Lower Jib Chord for Wear Ø
2.32 Jib Alignment 
2.33 Jib Access  Safety rail bent 4
2.34 Hoist Brake (Operation & Lining) 
2.35 Gear Limits Ø
2.36 Trolley Limits Ø
2.37 Hoist Limits 
2.38 Slew Ring Bolts (Grade & Tightness) Ø
2.39 Moving Parts Guarded 
2.40 Counter Weights Secure Ø

Unused Counterweight
2.41
Opening Protected
Ø
2.42 Slew Ring Cracks 
2.43 Gear Boxes for Oil Leaks / Oil Level 
2.44 Motor Hold Down Bolts 
2.45 Drums Spooling Correctly Ø

Listen to Operation of Hoist, Swing
2.46
and Trolley Operation
Ø
2.47 Motor Couplings Running True 

Hydraulic Hoses for Leaks,
2.48 Deformation of Covering & 
Connection Points & Abrasive Wear
3 Control Desk Status Comments Problems

3.1 Deadman Control 
3.2 Lights 
3.3 Push Buttons 
3.4 Emergency Stop 
3.5 Buzzer / Lights 

3.6 Horn 
3.7 Glass 
3.8 Crane Maintenance Log 
3.9 Inspection Programs 
3.10 Non-Destructive Test Records 
3.11 Fire Extinguisher 
3.12 Load Chart 
3.13 Operations Manual 
3.14 Weathervaning Release 
4 Climber Status Comments Problems
4.1 Alignment of Chords Ø
4.2 Ladders & Platforms 
4.3 Hydraulic Operation Ø
4.4 Rollers / Wear Pads Ø
4.5 Pins & Clips 
4.6 Ladders 
4.7 Climbing Mechanism 
4.8 Tower Transfer System 
5 Rail Mounted Status Comments Problems
5.1 Stopping Devices 
5.2 Travel Warning Device 
5.3 Rails 

Problems:
Problem Checklist Origin

# Status Notes Addenda
Description Item Report
Dented lacing, Best Equipment
1 Bent lacings  2.3 Current
will replace, Replaced by Best
1A, 1B
1.25" rotation-resistant wire

Luffing hoist rope – 3 rope. 3 broken wires and
2
broken wires
 2.23 Current
localized flattening of strands.
2A, 2B, 2C
Radius of compromise: 122.5'
Fairlead sheave: Missing

3
cotter pin
 2.26 Current N/A 3A
Boom tip man-basket safety rail

4 Bent safety rail  2.33 Current
bent
4A
Hoist cable dead-end wedge

socket not installed correctly,
5 Wedge socket  N/A Current
Problem Resolved, lacing
5A, 5B, 5C
matches approved method

Addenda:
Problem 1
Description: Bent lacing

Status: Resolved
Checklist Item: 2.3 – Chord and Lacing Welds (Bent / Flaking)
Reported In: Current
Notes: Dented lacing, Best Equipment will replace, Replaced by Best
Addendum 1A - Problem Photo
Dented lacing, Best Equipment will replace

Addenda:
Addendum 1B – Resolution Photo
Lacing replaced by Best Equipment

Addenda:
Problem 2
Description: Luffing hoist rope – 3 broken wires

Status: Unresolved
Checklist Item: 2.23 - Luffing Cable (Condition / Length / Diameter)
Notes: 1.25" rotation-resistant wire rope. 3 broken wires and localized
flattening of strands. Radius of compromise: 122.5'.
Three broken strands

Addenda:
Addendum 2B - Problem Photo
Three broken strands, labeled with blue and white tape

Addenda:
Addendum 2C – RefDoc™ Excerpt
From ASME

Addenda:
Problem 3
Description: Fairlead sheave: Missing cotter pin

Status: Unresolved
Checklist Item: 2.26 - Jib / Counter Jib – Pins & Clips
Notes: N/A

Addenda:
Problem 4
Description: Bent safety rail

Status: Unresolved
Checklist Item: 2.33 – Jib Access
Notes: Boom tip man-basket safety rail bent
Rail is bent, see dotted line

Addenda:
Problem 5
Description: Wedge socket

Status: Resolved
Checklist Item: N/A
Notes: Hoist cable dead-end wedge socket not installed correctly, Problem
Resolved, lacing matches approved method
Hoist cable dead-end wedge socket not installed correctly

Addenda:
Addendum 5B – RefDoc™ Excerpt
Approved Method

Addenda:
Addendum 5C – Resolution Photo
Dead-end wedge socket matches approved method

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Watchman Inspections

320 Congress Street, 2nd Floor

Tower Crane Inspection Report

Tower Crane Details:

Crane Owner: Best Equipment, Boston, MA

Project for Erection: Congress Street

Greatest Crane Company Page 1 of 17 September 21, 2010

(Note: Crane examination took place at Watchman’s yard, “disassembled”)

Signed By: Joe Fakeman Declaration:

Signed By: Roy Somebody Declaration:

Greatest Crane Company Page 2 of 17 September 21, 2010

1 Preliminary Status Comments Problems

1.1 Foundation Design 

1.2 Tie In Collar Design / Installation 

1.3 Disconnect Switch / Operation 

1.4 Radius of Operation / Hook Reach 

1.5 Hook Sheaves / Swivel 

1.6 Safety Latch 

1.7 Bearing Floors for Cracks 

1.10 Lifting Attachments - Slings 

1.11 Lifting Attachments - Chokers 

1.12 Lifting Attachments - Spreaders 

1.13 Lifting Attachments - Pigtails Ø

2 Tower Status Comments Problems

2.4 Safety Rails / Chains 

2.6 Bolt Grade / Lock Plate Ø

2.8 Strain Relief of Power Cable 

Greatest Crane Company Page 3 of 17 September 21, 2010

Chords for Wear, Cracking, Bending,

Proximity to Overhead High

2.13 Turn Table / Machine Deck 

2.17 Swing Brake (Operation & Lining) 

2.18 Moment Overloads 

2.19 Hoist Overloads Ø

2.20 Light, Horn & Shut Off Ø

2.21 Trolley Brake (Operation & Lining) 

2.25 Pendant Pins & Clip Ø

2.26 Jib / Counter Jib – Pins & Clips  3

2.27 Machine Deck Free of Materials 

Sheaves for Wear & Operation or

Sheaves for Wear & Operation or

Greatest Crane Company Page 4 of 17 September 21, 2010

2.32 Jib Alignment 

2.33 Jib Access  Safety rail bent 4

2.34 Hoist Brake (Operation & Lining) 

2.35 Gear Limits Ø

2.36 Trolley Limits Ø

2.37 Hoist Limits 

2.38 Slew Ring Bolts (Grade & Tightness) Ø

2.39 Moving Parts Guarded 

2.40 Counter Weights Secure Ø

2.42 Slew Ring Cracks 

2.43 Gear Boxes for Oil Leaks / Oil Level 

2.44 Motor Hold Down Bolts 

2.45 Drums Spooling Correctly Ø

2.47 Motor Couplings Running True 

3 Control Desk Status Comments Problems

3.3 Push Buttons 

3.4 Emergency Stop 

3.5 Buzzer / Lights 

Greatest Crane Company Page 5 of 17 September 21, 2010

3.8 Crane Maintenance Log 

3.9 Inspection Programs 