State safety workers are investigating an 'incident' involving the massive crane at Intel's Rio Rancho plant

The New Mexico Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau is investigating after a wire on the massive crane at Intel's Rio Ran...

March 24, 2023
11:10 PM

The New Mexico Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau is investigating after a wire on the massive crane at Intel's Rio Rancho plant broke, causing part of the crane to collapse. An onsite inspection was conducted by OHSB personnel Thursday noon, according to OHSB spokesperson Matthew Maez.  'Investigators do not believe that any serious harm or injury occurred to the workers on the site,' Maez said.  Intel issued a statement to the Rio Rancho Observer that confirmed the incident : 'The safety and well-being of our employees and those who work on our campus is of the utmost importance to us.

Raul Flores