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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221511025

MCLANE NORTHEAST INC.

Event
Crushed, Crushing, Forklift, Ind Trk Operator, Mast, Pinned, Stand-Up Forklift, Stand-Up Operator, Tips Over
NAICS
484121
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346326051
Employer profile
MCLANE NORTHEAST INC.
Summary number
221511025
Report ID
0111700

Event description

Employee is killed when pinned by tipped forklift mast

Investigation abstract

At 3:30 a.m. on November 4, 2022, Employee #1 was operating Crown Equipment Corporation Model RR 5200 Series forklift which was operated from a standing position. The bolts holding the mast to the power unit of the forklift broke, resulting in the mast tipping back and landing on Employee #1. Employee #1 was pinned between the mast and power unit. As a result of crushing injuries, Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 47 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    856

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