Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 75463.015 - Employee Struck And Killed By Falling Object

Accident Summary Nr: 75463.015 -- Report ID: 0522500 -- Event Date: 04/03/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1052277.015	04/06/2015		493190	Walmart Distribution Center Store 7017

Abstract: At approximately 9:30 a.m. on April 3, 2015, Employee #1 was operating a Crown Stand-up Narrow-Reach Isle forklift. He placed a palletized load at floor level under the racking system and backed out of the racking system. As the forklift backed away, it made a sudden contact with the racking system, causing the collapse of several cardboard boxes. Employee #1 was struck in the head by the falling cardboard boxes and suffered a hinged fracture to the base of his skull. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he died.

Keywords: Falling Object, Head, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Riding on Equipment, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1052277.015	25	M	Fatality		Equipment Operator: Heavy

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