Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 958058 - Employee's hand crushed between wall and bar on forklift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111920229 | 03/31/1992 | 2015 | 0 | Valley Fresh Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1, of Valley Fresh, Inc., was operating a forklift. He stopped the lift to speak to a coworker. Employee #1 placed the lift in neutral and left the key in the ignition. The forklift suddenly started to move backward. As Employee #1 attempted to steer the lift as it moved backward, his left hand, which was resting on the roll cage bar, was smashed between the bar and a wall. Apparently, the forklift's electrical system, which is maintained by Hyster, malfunctioned.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111920229 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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