Heavy-lift ship crane drops oil refinery equipment on L.A. pier
A heavy-lift cargo ship's crane gave way and dropped the top portion of a 638-metric-ton petroleum reactor onto a Los Angeles port pier late Sunday afternoon.
The reactor, which is used in the oil refining process, was destined for the BP oil refinery in Carson, Calif., according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Dutch ship, 'Jumbo Challenger,' sustained damage to its hull and crane, and will require repairs prior to departing Los Angeles, the Coast Guard said. No injuries were reported.
The Coast Guard is still investigating the incident.
Heavy-lift ship crane drops oil refinery equipment on L.A. pier
