Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170707541 - Employee killed when crushed between forklift and rack

Accident Summary Nr: 170707541 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 09/10/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301909214	09/10/1997	5199	0	Genco Reclamation Services

Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a Crown electric stand-up forklift. While trying to pick up a pallet of merchandise, he backed under a storage rack and became pinned between its lower rail and the forklift's control panel. He was eventually able to move the forklift away, and emergency medical personnel were called. Employee #1 was rushed to the hospital, but died in surgery from crushing injuries to his chest and abdomen.

Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, IND TRK OPERATOR, PINNED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, STORAGE RACK, BACKING UP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301909214			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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