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Accident Summary Nr: 170591325 - Employee injured in fall from cage on moving forklift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119901585 | 09/05/1995 | 1731 | 0 | Environmental Sound Dba Musi-Cal |
Abstract: At 3:45 a.m. on September 1, 1995, Employee #1 was installing a public address system in a large retail store. He was riding in an elevated cage that sat on a platform attached to the tines of a forklift. The platform was securely attached to the tines and it was equipped with a back guard. The forklift was moving when the back guard struck a 10 in. water line, causing the top section of the forklift basket to fall. Employee #1 fell 15 ft and landed on a concrete floor. The employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 3657(h)(8),for moving or driving a forklift with an employee on an elevated platform.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119901585 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Electrical and electronic technicians |
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