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Accident Summary Nr: 170839476 - Employee Is Injured in Fall from Lift Basket
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125534974 | 02/16/2006 | 5093 | 423930 | Industrial Waste & Debris Box Rentals Inc Dba Indu |
Abstract: At approximately 10:09 a.m. on February 16, 2006, Employee #1 was standing on top of a transport trailer placing tarp over the open trailer of recycled materials. After Employee #1 finished placing the tarp, he asked a coworker, operator of the industrial truck, Toyota, Model Number 5FD25, Serial Number 45603, to lower him down to the ground. While Employee #1 was being lowered, at approximately 8 ft, the lift malfunctioned and fell uncontrollably to the ground. During the fall, Employee #1 struck the fork guard and the pavement. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a fracture of the right transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae L1 through L3. Employee #1's Employer recycled post consumer waste and rented large debris containers. Industrial trucks were an integral part of transportation of equipment and materials.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125534974 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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