Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122208069 - Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp.
2776 South 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Mailing Address:
12745 West Townsend Street, Brookfield, WI 53005
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100120153 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an industrial lift truck mechanic, was repairing a Baker forklift, model R-50-BD, serial # 351904041725, at a foundry's maintenance area. He had removed the mast from the truck and placed it on the forks of another Baker lift truck, model 360 PD, serial # 331410021730. Employee #1 was preparing to reattach the mast, which was in an inclined position on the assisting lift truck, when it fell from a height of approximately 5 ft and pinned him to the floor. He sustained head and body injuries that resulted in his death. Employee #1 was a trained and experienced technician, but he had misjudged the hazardous conditions. The mast was not secured and the material handling procedure and materials were not appropriate for the task.
Keywords: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122208069 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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