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Rapetti's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, has said the rigger adhered to industry know-how that differed from the manufacturer's directions and had every reason to be careful
-- Rapetti was standing on a beam that was being connected to the crane when it collapsed. Rapetti dived to safety but was seriously hurt, Aidala said. Rapetti decided to have the case heard by a judge, rather than a jury. The trial is expected to take weeks. Since the crane collapse, New York has hired more inspectors and expanded training requirements, among other safety initiatives.
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