There was an accident involving a forklift at an El Paso, Texas business on October 2, 2021. During the incident, a worker sustained serious injuries when pallets fell on to him. He sustained serious injuries to his face, and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
There are numerous risks any time a forklift is used. OSHA warns:
There are many types of powered industrial trucks. Each type presents different operating hazards. For example, a sit-down, counterbalanced high-lift rider truck is more likely than a motorized hand truck to be involved in a falling load accident because the sit-down rider truck can lift a load much higher than a hand truck. Workplace type and conditions are also factors in hazards commonly associated with powered industrial trucks. For example, retail establishments often face greater challenges than other worksites in maintaining pedestrian safety. Beyond that, many workers can also be injured when (1) lift trucks are inadvertently driven off loading docks; (2) lifts fall between docks and an unsecured trailer; (3) they are struck by a lift truck; or (4) they fall while on elevated pallets and tines.
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