"Neither the crane operator nor his supervisors made sure the operation was being performed according to approved plans, " city Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri said in a statement.

WSJ: APNewsBreak: Operator cited in NYC crane collapse

Crane operator Paul Geer and contractor Cross Country Construction LLC have each been cited with five violations stemming from the Jan. 9 collapse, which occurred as the crane tried to lift more than double its capacity, the city Buildings Department said.

WSJ: APNewsBreak: Operator cited in NYC crane collapse

Vicky Crane, 44, was a forklift operator at a Burlington Industries denim factory until it closed 18 months ago.

FORBES: Magazine Article