Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201611621 - Employee Dies As He Escapes Overturned Fork Lift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302684808 | 12/17/1999 | 6331 | 0 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co |
Abstract: At approximately 9:00 a.m. on December 17, 1999, Employee #1 died instantly as he tried to escape from an overturning fork lift. He picked up an empty pallet in the warehouse area and traveled across the yard. Apparently, he turned the fork lift sharply causing it to overturn. Employee #1 tried to jump off the fork lift as it was falling over; however, the fall over protection structure hit him. He died instantly.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302684808 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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