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NIOSH report of fatality from forklift multi-piece rim

NIOSH recently released an accident investigation report concerning a fatality caused by a multi-piece forklift rim.

A 27-year-old laborer died when a forklift multi-piece rim exploded as he was changing the tire. The victim was an employee of an employment agency assigned to work at a tile manufacturing company as a general laborer. (NIOSH)

Google the complete report at: cdc.gov/niosh/face/stateface/ca/10CA001.html
  • Posted 18 Aug 2011 09:46
  • Modified 18 Aug 2011 09:47 by poster
  • By joseph_h
  • joined 19 Mar'06 - 253 messages
  • Michigan, United States

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