Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200711869 - Employee Killed When Fork Lift Hits Bridge
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306200569 | 03/25/2003 | 4512 | 481111 | Continental Airlines |
Abstract: Employee #1 was returning a heavy capacity forklift to an employer on the other side of an airport after receiving a request to have it returned. Employee #1 proceeded toward the other end of the airport by driving the forklift on the service road (a public way) instead of traveling around the terminal areas. A coworker followed Employee #1 in a chase vehicle. As Employee #1 was traveling down the road, the mast of the forklift struck an overpass. The impact of the collision bent the mast backward toward Employee #1. The coworker jumped on the moving forklift and stopped the vehicle. Employee #1 died at the scene.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306200569 | Fatality | Other | Aircraft engine mechanics |
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