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Young warehouse worker killed by backing forklift
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2008/04/02
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Description:On November 6, 2006, an 18-year-old warehouse receiving clerk was killed after a loaded forklift struck him in a warehouse aisle. The clerk and the forklift operator were working together to prepare newly received merchandise for storage and shipment. After a morning break, the forklift operator drove into the storage area, loaded the last pallet, and began backing down the aisle at a slight angle. Looking over his shoulder, the operator saw the warehouse clerk walking up the aisle toward him. The operator yelled at the clerk, made eye contact, and hit the brakes and tried to steer away. The forklift struck the warehouse clerk and pinned him against a metal shelf. First aid was provided while waiting for emergency responders. The victim died on the way to the hospital. CAUSE OF DEATH: Severe blunt chest trauma. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Forklift operators must always look in the direction of travel and keep a clear view. 2. Employers must ensure that workers know to stay clear of operating forklifts. 3. Employers should closely supervise new workers to reinforce safe work practices.
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Pages in Document:1-5
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NIOSHTIC Number:20045590
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2015-102762
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 06OR044, 2008 Apr; :1-5
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Federal Fiscal Year:2008
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Performing Organization:Oregon Health & Science University
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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Resource Number:FACE-06OR044
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