Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201632205 - Employee Injured When Crushed Between Forklift Mast And Cab
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304946007 | 10/25/2001 | 5093 | 0 | Metro Metals Northwest Inc |
Abstract: Employee #1 was wrapping a piece of plastic material around the top of the overhead fall protection structure on a forklift in an attempt to keep rain off of the operator. The forklift was running. Employee #1 was standing on the dash of the forklift between the lifting mast and the overhead cage. Employee #1's foot slipped and contacted the mast tilt control causing the mast to tilt backwards pinning him between the mast and operator cage causing crushing abdominal injuries. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304946007 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |
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