Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202454070 - Employee Injured When Forklift Battery Failed

Accident Summary Nr: 202454070 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 09/21/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310489232	10/03/2007	2434	337110	Ample Commodities Inc

Abstract: An employee was unloading a container when his forklift started failing because its battery was discharged. (This forklift frequently needed its battery changed.) To replace the battery, the employee lifted the seat cover and removed the battery. He replaced it with one that was fully charged. After connecting the first cable to its terminal, he connected the second cable. The battery failed, spewing acid onto the employee. He was transported to a hospital, where he was treated for acid exposure to his hands, a seizure, and blurred vision. He was released from the hospital the same day.

Keywords: BATTERY, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CHEMICAL BURN, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310489232			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction

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