Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170751671 - Three yardmen injured in fall from elevated forklift load

Accident Summary Nr: 170751671 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 09/30/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119540607	09/30/1993	5211	0	Wheaton Lumber Co., Inc.

Abstract: A forklift operator was taking down a load approximately 17 feet above the ground with an industrial forklift (Hyster Challenger H 80C). Three yardmen, Employees #1, #2, and #3, were on top of the load acting as a counterbalance. The forklift operator moved away from the stock pile and was preparing to lower the load when the load shifted and fell forward off the forks. Two of the yardmen who were on top of the load fell, while the other held onto the forklift mast. The two who fell landed on a concrete sidewalk and suffered broken bones and lacerations. The employee who held on to the mast suffered bruised legs. The operator and Employees #1, #2, and #3 were not provided specific training regarding riding on the forklift load.

Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, FALL, UNTRAINED, CONTUSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119540607	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
2	119540607	Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
3	119540607	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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