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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14485718

IND TRK OPERATOR,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,RUN OVER,INATTENTION

Event
IND TRK OPERATOR,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,RUN OVER,INATTENTION
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
14485718
Report ID
213600

Event description

Employee killed when run over by forklift

Investigation abstract

Employee #1 had just used a computerized time clock to punch in when he apparent ly stepped into the path of a forklift truck that was coming down the same aisle . The driver, who serviced the machines along this aisle, did not see anyone in or around the area. After he felt something, the driver turned and saw Employee #1 laying on the floor with his wallet and time card. Employee #1 was killed. At the time of the accident, the forklift was not carrying a load and its forks we re lowered.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 37 M

    Nature of injury
    21
    Part of body
    19
    Event type
    1
    Source
    30
    Occupation code
    999
    Human factor
    14
    Environmental factor
    13
    Task assigned
    1

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