Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201630357 - burn - electrical fault in electrical cabinet

Accident Summary Nr: 201630357 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 10/20/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301862652	10/20/1997	4225	0	Mg Warehouse Inc

Abstract: An employee was loading a distribution bin with salt. Using a forklift, he lifted a large bag of salt and dumped it into the bin. After dumping the salt, the employee backed the forklift from the bin without lowering the forks. The forklift tipped over. As it fell, its mast hit an unguarded, outside electrical cabinet and caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc ignited the seat of the forklift. The employee, whose pants also ignited, was burned in the accident. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301862652			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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