Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14306203 - EMPLOYEE STRUCK ON HEAD BY FALLING LIFT PLATFORM

Accident Summary Nr: 14306203 -- Report ID: 0454711 -- Event Date: 06/26/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18432229	06/27/1986	5013	0	American Fuel & Supply Co

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1, A MAINTENANCE MAN, WAS REMOVING A LEAKING LIFT CYLINDER FROM A FORKLIFT. THE MAST WAS IN A RAISED POSITION. THE LIFT PLATFORM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SECURED WITH A CHAIN TO THE TOP OF THE MAST WHILE THE CYLINDER WAS BEING REMOVED. HOWEVER, NO CHAIN WAS USED. WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED ON A HYDRAULIC LINE, THE UNSERCURED LIFT PLATFORM FELL ONTO EMPLOYEE #1, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND NECK.

Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, UNSECURED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, NECK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18432229			Fatality	Fracture	Heavy equipment mechanics

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