Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201798493 - Employee Injured When Crushed by Fork Lift Mast
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301331781 | 04/01/2004 | 3511 | 333611 | Press Forge Co. |
Abstract: At approximately 11:15 a.m. on March 10, 2004, an employee was working at a steel fabrication company. This employee had been employed for 3 years as a maintenance manager. He was installing a fitting to repair a hydraulic leak on the number 4 Hyster forklift. He was working under the elevated mast of the forklift which weighed approximately 1400 pounds. There was a 4-inch by 4-inch wood block supporting the elevated mast. While working, the support broke into pieces which caused the mast to fall onto the employee. He sustained fractured ribs and a sprained back. He was transported to a local hospital where he stayed for 7 days.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301331781 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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