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Accident Summary Nr: 200120202 - Employee Killed When Struck By Falling Forklift Mast
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122208069 | 04/03/1998 | 7699 | 0 | Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp. |
Abstract: Employee #1, an industrial lift truck mechanic, was repairing a Baker forklift, model R-50-BD, serial # 351904041725, at a foundry's maintenance area. He had removed the mast from the truck and placed it on the forks of another Baker lift truck, model 360 PD, serial # 331410021730. Employee #1 was preparing to reattach the mast, which was in an inclined position on the assisting lift truck, when it fell from a height of approximately 5 ft and pinned him to the floor. He sustained head and body injuries that resulted in his death. Employee #1 was a trained and experienced technician, but he had misjudged the hazardous conditions. The mast was not secured and the material handling procedure and materials were not appropriate for the task.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122208069 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |