Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200820314 - Employee's pelvis fractured between forklift and I-beam

Accident Summary Nr: 200820314 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 09/03/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
113458996	09/27/1999	4231	488490	Vanguard Logistics Services

Abstract: Employee #1 was riding on the forks of a forklift when the lift operator ran into an I-beam. Employee #1 became caught between the beam and the lift truck, fracturing his pelvis. The rules governing forklift use were posted in the warehouse, and one of the rules stated No Riders Allowed. The accident was the result of employee misconduct.

Keywords: FRACTURE, STEEL BEAM, WORK RULES, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PELVIS, MECH MAT HANDLING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113458996			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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