![]() A warning on the dashboard stated: "WARNING!-Trained Operators and Mechanics Only-Read Operating Manual located on or near seat. The forklift, a 2003 Hyster, model H50XM, had a rated capacity of 5000 pounds with a 24 inch load center. The forklift involved in the accident was leased by the mining company from a local equipment distributor. Hand tools and a drop light were found on and near the machine. ![]() These two items were normally used to block the forklift frame when maintenance was performed. A 6 � inch X 9 � inch X 29 inch wooden timber was located about five feet from the right side of the forklift. One 10 inch diameter, 3/8 inch wall, piece of steel pipe measuring 7 � to 8 inches long was located seven feet from the left side of the lift truck. ![]() The concrete floor in the building was smooth and level. The accident occurred in the back of a warehouse that was adjacent to and connected to the maintenance shop by a 75-inch wide doorway. Death was attributed to crushing injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Emergency medical personnel were summoned. They reinstalled the jack under the counter weight to raise the forklift so Garcia could be freed. ![]() They discovered the jack had kicked out from under the counter weight, causing the forklift to fall on Garcia. and Brandon Gibson, mill operators, walked into the warehouse. Garcia placed a ten ton floor jack under the counter weight at the rear of the forklift to raise the machine in order to replace the starter.Īt approximately 12:30 p.m. About 11:30 a.m., when the repairs to the pipeline had been completed, Price told Garcia and Duty to repair the stand for the dust suppression system in the plant area.Īfter lunch, rather than working on the assigned task, Garcia began replacing the starter on a forklift that was parked in the warehouse while Duty started to repair the tail lights on a dump truck outside the shop area. William Price, superintendent, told Garcia and Gary Duty, mechanic, to repair the pipeline on the dredge. ![]() Garcia (victim) reported for work at 6:10 a.m., his regular starting time. ![]()
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