Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200263283 - Employee Is Killed When He Falls from Forklift Platform
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310831771 | 05/23/2007 | 1731 | 238210 | Dish Express |
Abstract: On May 21, 2007, a coworker, employed by the host employer, elevated Employee #1, employed by the contractor, on a work platform with guardrails using a forklift. The work platform was not secured to the forklift. Employee #1 moved from the center of the work platform towards one side and the platform flipped off of the forks striking Employee #1 in the head. He fell to the ground and died.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Other | Under $50,000 | 1 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310831771 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 8 feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Fall from/with bucket (aerial lift/basket) |
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