Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201283447 - Employee Struck by Backing Forklift and Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 201283447 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 08/31/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315738245	09/01/2011	2013	311612	Hormel Foods Corporation

Abstract: On August 31, 2011, Employee #1 was working in a warehouse belonging to a company that specializes in the production and packaging of food. As he was either working or transiting the facility, a forklift operator struck Employee #1 as it was backing. The forklift was a stand-up type. The driver came to Employee #1's aid; however, discovered him unresponsive. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries, which were unspecified.

Keywords: BACK-UP ALARM, OBSTRUCTED REAR VIEW, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, RUN OVER, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315738245			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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