Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201764016 - Employee Is Killed When Ejected from Forklift

Accident Summary Nr: 201764016 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 10/12/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315910554	10/12/2011	5032	423320	Interceramic Tile & Stone Gallery

Abstract: On October 12, 2011, Employee #1 was removing trash from the warehouse using a forklift. He ran off of the dock and was ejected from the seat. He was not wearing a seatbelt, but had it fastened behind him. The forklift cage landed on top of Employee #1's chest, crushing his ribcage and sternum. He was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of the emergency medical services.

Keywords: CHEST, EJECTED, WAREHOUSE, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315910554			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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