Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125700633 - Fdx Supply Services

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 1999, Employee #1, of FDX Supply Services, was operating a stand-up forklift in which he stood at the back. He was going down an aisle, turned into another aisle, and was making a second turn when he made eye contact with a female coworker. The forklift ran into a vertical column, pinning Employee #1's right foot against the back of the forklift and amputating three of his toes. He was treated by the onsite emergency response team before being transported by paramedics to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Employee #1 was driving with his right foot hanging off the back of the lift truck.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, PINNED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, COLLISION, TOE, WALK-BEHIND FORKLIFT, FOOT, INATTENTION