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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1441683.015 - Mh Equipment Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Mh Equipment Co.
12112 Centenial Rd
La Vista, NE 68128
Mailing Address:
12112 Centenial, La Vista, NE 68128
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/2019
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 01/03/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1513087 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2019, an employee who worked as a Mechanic for an equipment company was attempting to repair a forklift that had a dead battery. The employee needed to move the forklift from the staging area to the shop work area. In order to do this, he attempted to energize the forklift with power from a portable battery pack using a jumper cable. When he energized the forklift, it unexpectedly drove backwards pinning the employee's leg in between the forklift and another piece of equipment. The employee fractured his lower leg and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Battery, Battery Charger, Caught Between, Crushed, Forklift, Leg, Maintenance, Material Handling, Mechanic, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pinned, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Unstable Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1441683.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |