Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201141199 - Employee Injured When Crushed By Forklift

Accident Summary Nr: 201141199 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 04/15/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120243910	07/16/1999	7699	0	Jkk Forklift

Abstract: Employee #1 was an equipment mechanic and was in the process of repairing a forklift. Employee #1 raised the rear of the forklift but failed to use blocks, or place the removed tire in a position to provide protection if the vehicle fell. As Employee #1 was removing a broken part from under the forklift, it fell and shattered his right elbow. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, REPAIR, BLOCKS, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ELBOW

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120243910			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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