Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14552848 - EMPLOYEE KILLED WHILE RIDING FORKLIFT FORKS
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113928451 | 03/21/1991 | 5113 | 0 | Prime Packaging Corp. |
Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1, A MATERIALS HELPER, WAS RIDING THE FORKS OF A FORKLIFT TRUCK HELPING PICK UP STACKED MATERIAL AT A HIGH ELEVATION. THE TRUCK OPERATOR SUDDENLY REVERSED THE FORKLIFT, CAUSING EMPLOYEE #1 TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FLIP OVER THE CARGO BACK REST AND JAM HIS HEAD INTO THE GRILL OF THE CARGO BACK REST. HE DIED OF A BROKEN NECK.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113928451 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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