Forklift 5 Deadly Dangers

Deadly Danger # 1—Forklift Turnovers
Close to one out of every four fatalities occurs when a forklift tips over. Forklifts can easily tip if they are overloaded, if the load is not well balanced, or if they travel with the forks too high.

Deadly Danger #2—Nearby Worker Struck by Forklift
Forklifts and pedestrians can often be a deadly mix.
Deadly Danger # 3—Victim Crushed by Forklift
The average forklift weighs several thousand pounds. As a result, 16 percent of forklift fatalities occur when victims are crushed by the vehicle.
Deadly Danger # 4—Falls from Forklifts
It is not always the case that a victim is crushed following a fall from a forklift. The fall alone may be fatal. Of fatal forklift accidents, 9 percent are the result of falls.
Deadly Danger # 5—Failure to Inspect or Perform Proper Maintenance
As with all equipment, forklifts have to be inspected regularly and properly maintained.