Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170178222 - Employee injured in fall from a platform on forklift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120049150 | 02/10/1994 | 2521 | 0 | Oakwood Interiors |
Abstract: At about 2:30 p.m. on January 12, 1994, Employee #1 fell from a platform that was elevated by a forklift. He sustained facial fractures and a fractured wrist. Employee #1 was transported to Memorial Hospital. Investigation indicated that the platform was not secured to the mast or forks of the forklift; the employees were not trained on how to lift employees safely; the platform was not guarded next to the mast; the platform was not provided with guardrails and toeboards on all sides; and the operator did not remain in the operating position while Employee #1 was elevated.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120049150 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |
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