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Accident Summary Nr: 200552552 - Employee killed after being struck by falling load

Accident Summary Nr: 200552552 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 10/23/2002
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30595596510/24/200216290Duphil Inc.

Abstract: On October 23, 2002, Employee #1 was standing on a barge when a forklift operator, operating a Komatsu Forklift, was backing onto the barge with a load of mats. The load shifted as the forklift made a sharp turn off the ramp. The mats left the forks and flipped over, landing on top of Employee #1. Employee #1 died at the scene.

Keywords: BARGE, LOAD SHIFT, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Other heavy construction Other Under $50,000 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 305955965 Fatality Other Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Site clearing and grubbing
Fatality Cause: Struck by falling object/projectile

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