Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170388425 - Employee killed when lift truck falls off dock

Accident Summary Nr: 170388425 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 11/25/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123999229	11/25/1996	5093	0	Diversified Recycling Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a liquid-propane-powered, sit-down type industrial lift truck on a concrete dock. The dock surface had cracks and deformities, and the south edge had deteriorated, exposing the earth below. The 5,500 lb lift truck fell off the dock onto its right side, pinning Employee #1 to the ground. He was killed.

Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, DOCK, UNEVEN GROUND, INADEQUATE MAINT, PINNED, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, WORK SURFACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123999229			Fatality	Asphyxia	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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