Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201634490 - Employee Is Killed by Falling Forklift Load
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307826354 | 06/29/2004 | 3086 | 326140 | Sca Packaging North America Inc |
Abstract: On June 29, 2004, Employee #1, a fork lift operator, was working in a polystyrene manufacturing plant. He punctured a hole in the bottom bag of a "super sack" of expandable polymers stacked two high. After moving the forklift out of the way, he was attempting to patch the leak, when the upper 2,205 pound bag fell. Employee #1 was crushed to death.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307826354 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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