Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201270444 - EMPLOYEE KILLED WHEN ORDER PICKER MACHINE OVERTURNED

Accident Summary Nr: 201270444 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 08/11/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300960499	08/12/1997	5014	0	Progressive Tire Distribution

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a high-lift "order picker" at an unknown height at the time of the accident. The mast separated from the frame of the "order picker" and Employee #1 fell from the operator platform. The frame of the mast also struck Employee #1 as he fell. Employee #1 was not using a safety belt and lanyard, and the operator platform was not adequately guarded. In addition, the "order picker" had broken welds at the mast cross braces and the speed control had been bypassed. Employee #1 died from his injuries.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, INADEQUATE MAINT, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, FALLING OBJECT, UNGUARDED, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300960499			Fatality	Concussion	Machine operators, not specified

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