Incident Details
Injury: Sore back (1 worker)
Industry: Manufacturing – All, Manufacturing – Other Products
Core Activity: Glass shop, window installation, or window glass repair or replacement
Location: Lower Mainland
Date of Incident: 2024-Nov
What Happened?
A forklift operator was loading a trailer when the truck started to slowly pull away. The forklift fell about 5 feet to the ground with the operator in the cab.
Posted: 2024-Dec-12 ID: 2024207310005
Key Takeaways:
✅ Establish clear communication between truck drivers and forklift operators before loading/unloading.
✅ Use wheel chocks and dock locks to prevent truck movement during forklift operations.
✅ Verify that the truck is completely stopped and brakes are engaged before driving a forklift onto a trailer.