Inspection Detail

Inspection: 311637524 - Hansen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220

Investigation Summary

On January 17, 2008, Employee #1, a plumber/pipefitter, was taking measurements from a pipe hanging from the ceiling and making corresponding marks on the concrete floor, directly under each pipe, via a laser level. A coworker was asked to take the forklift to retrieve a gang box from outside the building. The coworker got into the forklift, checked his mirrors, and began backing up. Employee #1 was kneeling on the ground, making the measurements when the forklift backed into her, running over her right foot and pinning her under the right rear wheel. The forklift came to a stop atop Employee #1, and a bystander yelled to the operator to stop and pull forward in order to free Employee #1. She was treated by the Emergency Medical System and transported to Sunrise Hospital. Employee #1 sustained bruises and minor fractures to her right foot, abrasions to her inner left thigh, and bruises, abrasions, and lacerations around her pelvic area. Employee #1 was released from the hospital the following day.

Keywords: FRACTURE, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PIPE, PLUMBING, RUN OVER, ANKLE, FOOT