Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202506481 - Employee's Foot Is Injured When Pinned Between Forklifts

Accident Summary Nr: 202506481 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 03/10/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311069124	03/19/2008	5099	423990	Costco Wholesale Corp Dba Costco Wholesale #21

Abstract: On March 10, 2008, Employee #1 was transporting pallets of merchandise from a loading dock to the sales floor of a Costco store. While returning to the dock, he attempted to pass another forklift driver. While maneuvering around the other driver and turning down the aisle leading to the loading dock, Employee #1 lost control. His left foot became pinned between his forklift and a parked forklift. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment. A visual and operational inspection of Employee #1's forklift was conducted prior to use and after the incident; it was found to be in good working order. Investigators suspected that Employee #1 was speeding, but could not establish this conclusively.

Keywords: DOCK, PALLETIZED CARGO, PINNED, SPEEDING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LOADING DOCK, LOST CONTROL, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311069124			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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