HONOLULU, USA -- A forklift operator has been awarded more than US$625,000 by the Federal Court for injuries sustained when his forklift fell 1.5m from a dock at Honolulu Harbour.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin said the fall occurred when a ramp collapsed after supporting pins snapped. Samuel Dollente suffered serious back injuries.
The court held that defendants Young Brothers and Hawaiian Tug and Barge could have remedied the dangerous situation, and both were found liable.