Incident Investigation: Young Worker Run Over by Forklift | WorkSafeBC

This video slide show recreates an incident at a rebar manufacturing facility in British Columbia where a young worker was seriously injured after riding on the side of a forklift and falling off.
Riding as a passenger on a forklift is prohibited in most cases. It can expose workers to risks such as falling off, being struck by objects, or being crushed between the forklift and another object.
Using animation and photos from the site, this incident investigation slide show illustrates to employers and workers the dangers of riding as a passenger on a forklift. It reminds employers of the requirements to provide proper training to forklift operators, as well as adequate orientation and training to young or new workers.
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  • @mackdog3270
    @mackdog3270 Жыл бұрын

    Yep, small indoor forklifts are heavier than you might think. It's kind of a "If it runs over your foot, you won't have a foot anymore" situation. Any guesses on how much a big forklift like that weighs? Here's a hint, it can pick up and move an empty semi reefer trailer (18,000 lbs)

  • @billymcilvian

    @billymcilvian

    Жыл бұрын

    I was trying to figure it out, I'm thinking 40,000lbs. I've driven 8,000lb and 15,000lb machines in factories, and this thing looks quite a bit bigger.

  • @deezelfairy

    @deezelfairy

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a Kalmar in the 12-15 tonne lifting capacity range. Dead weight is going to be around 20 tons give or take a couple of tons either way depending on exact model. Young lad may have received serious injurys, but he's *EXTREMELY* lucky to even be alive. Been a forklift mechanic for 20 years, they're vicious machines and something I always tell cocky young operators is forklifts can and do kill but worst yet, have a nasty way of hurting you in ways that would make you wish you'd died.

  • @Samsaknight

    @Samsaknight

    9 ай бұрын

    @@deezelfairyIs it dangerous if ur in the machine?

  • @Tracert-mc1hu

    @Tracert-mc1hu

    9 ай бұрын

    I've driven cat p36000s which weight 45,000 empty. Add in 20-30000 lbs of trench shoring and it will flatten anything.

  • @MrWhite2222

    @MrWhite2222

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Samsaknight No, not usually. And even though they are almost "impossible" to flip over, you at least have a chance at survival in the enclosed cabin. Also, it is likely to have a "roll bar" type reinforcement built into/around the cabin that can support the weight of the vehicle if it does tip/roll over. That is also why it is critical to wear the seatbelt when using large equipment so that you stay INSIDE the cab if it does flip. There is a very distressing video of someone who was using a very tiny backhoe (like 1 meter by 1 meter footprint) on top of a tiny dirt mound, the unit flipped, he tried to jump out of the way, but the cab area landed onto him and the comments said it killed him. The backhoe probably barely weighted 1 or 2 tons, and it didn't even hit him "that hard". The weight killed him. Don't mess around with powered equipment, read the instructions, follow the instructions.

  • @bdkj3e
    @bdkj3e Жыл бұрын

    My wife's 18-year-old cousin died in a similar incident, they were closing up shop for the day and he tried to jump onto the fork to get a ride to the shed and he missed and was run over.

  • @bobbygetsbanned6049

    @bobbygetsbanned6049

    Жыл бұрын

    Well that's an obviously risky move to make.

  • @Si-Al-Ti

    @Si-Al-Ti

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuck that’s tragic. We often forget how often the incidents that happen are just like that. Having some fun at the end of the day and how quickly a situation can turn and change lives, and end them too. The importance of safety and awareness around the machines we use every day can never be overlooked.

  • @user-pr6ed3ri2k

    @user-pr6ed3ri2k

    Жыл бұрын

    22th,2-1th,2+1th,2-1thliker

  • @trippen4391

    @trippen4391

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao skill issue

  • @volvo09
    @volvo09 Жыл бұрын

    Poor guy... I was surprised to find out how heavy the small forklift I drove was. The counterbalance is extremely heavy.

  • @bobbygetsbanned6049

    @bobbygetsbanned6049

    Жыл бұрын

    Very heavy and geared to move lots of weight! You do not want to get run over by one...

  • @EGarrett01

    @EGarrett01

    Жыл бұрын

    Forklifts can move cars. They're very VERY heavy and powerful.

  • @facecrook3454

    @facecrook3454

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it conceivable that the driver ran someone over and didn’t notice until someone else told them?

  • @billymcilvian

    @billymcilvian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@facecrook3454 yes, especially one the size of the one in this incident.

  • @tiahnarodriguez3809

    @tiahnarodriguez3809

    Жыл бұрын

    @@facecrook3454 Yes, but this happened so fast that even if the driver was aware, it wouldn’t have made much difference. That’s how much damage these machines can cause.

  • @Melanie-de5iq
    @Melanie-de5iq Жыл бұрын

    Lord Jesus those forklifts are EXTREMELY HEAVY. I don't know exactly how much, but the thought of someone getting crushed by that is horrifying

  • @Shiv-bh3wo

    @Shiv-bh3wo

    4 ай бұрын

    Usually between 3,000 to 8,000 pounds because of the counter weights in them to carry heavy loads. Terrifying to think this happened.

  • @MrSouthsideMuscle

    @MrSouthsideMuscle

    Ай бұрын

    Clamp trucks are heavier they go up to 60,000lbs on big berthas

  • @Philip_Bialk
    @Philip_Bialk Жыл бұрын

    PROPER TRAINING IS SAFE WORK. I exactly know how it feels if somebody that you look up to doesn't listen to your needs. In business, an inadequate orientation causes the employee that is being compensated with remuneration to behave in a way that they otherwise would show respect to authorities had the instructions been facilitated appropriately.

  • @PrincessStingy
    @PrincessStingy Жыл бұрын

    More investigation videos please! Very informative

  • @dontworryaboutit273
    @dontworryaboutit273 Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos! Such a great reminder that yes, these accidents do happen!

  • @gaelicd8328
    @gaelicd8328 Жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t it defy logic how such events take place. I’ve spent a life time as a safety professional. Seeing this event come about hurts cause deep down you know no matter what the professional would of said, the employer would only laugh it off as nonsense….

  • @RonixEnclave

    @RonixEnclave

    Жыл бұрын

    Employer: "He should have held on tighter!"

  • @TravisHi_YT

    @TravisHi_YT

    Жыл бұрын

    No, it doesn't defy logic, the employer couldn't be bothered to do it right, someone payed with their life, business goes on.

  • @LucasL512
    @LucasL512 Жыл бұрын

    Rule number 1 of being a forklift assistant: DO NOT RIDE ALONG WITH THE FORKLIFT If you cannot teach your employees at least that, you have no right to be in business

  • @staceytowers9056

    @staceytowers9056

    Жыл бұрын

    Bob the Builder style

  • @RideAcrossTheRiver

    @RideAcrossTheRiver

    Жыл бұрын

    Teach the employees? The employer ordered the practise.

  • @MrWhite2222

    @MrWhite2222

    8 ай бұрын

    And stay AWAY from it, even if you think you are in a safe area, consider taking an extra step or two away from it. They can turn soooo fast and catch you. People really need to over estimate how dangerous they are, and how much distance they can travel in seconds.

  • @otownf1503
    @otownf1503 Жыл бұрын

    I worked in a factory where a worker had his foot run over by a forklift. Said worker had to relearn how to walk. Luckily the steel toe boots saved the worker from toe amputation. Somehow the steel didn't bend but the wheel deflected off of the toe and up the foot.

  • @MrWhite2222

    @MrWhite2222

    8 ай бұрын

    Metatarsal guards. I see very few if anyone use them nowadays, but used to be very common/required in foundry type settings.

  • @bobbygetsbanned6049
    @bobbygetsbanned6049 Жыл бұрын

    Fork lifts are heavy as hell, have solid tires (usually) and have tons of hard steel on the outside, you don't want to play around and get run over by one, it won't be fun.

  • @dgiroday1
    @dgiroday19 ай бұрын

    Great in depth analysis!

  • @dcross6360
    @dcross6360 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this informative video

  • @darkwolfe6986
    @darkwolfe6986 Жыл бұрын

    That's just a horrible safety culture all around. No one there thought this was a bad idea?!

  • @zanderw1199
    @zanderw1199 Жыл бұрын

    Disgusting! Shame on the employer for putting so many people at risk

  • @thomask8298
    @thomask8298 Жыл бұрын

    Notification on! Ready for this to drop

  • @classicalroach
    @classicalroach Жыл бұрын

    Oh dear, thanks for sharing this story aboot forklifts

  • @AnAdorableWombat1
    @AnAdorableWombat110 ай бұрын

    Rest in peace Young Worker

  • @bjornsmasher66
    @bjornsmasher6611 ай бұрын

    why do crime scene photos always look so ominous

  • @charlottebarham7722
    @charlottebarham7722 Жыл бұрын

    The employer killed this person. Their negligence and lack of care for the safety of their workplace killed them. They took someone's child away forever, just because they didn't care to follow some basic safety regulations or to have a single drop of common sense.

  • @Trace842

    @Trace842

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to diminish the importance of the incident, but when did it say "killed"?

  • @pkeeney

    @pkeeney

    Жыл бұрын

    Luckily the video and description say the worker was "seriously injured", not killed. Hopefully he survived and recovered from his injuries.

  • @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast

    @HumbleHonkingEnthusiast

    Жыл бұрын

    They don't mention death anywhere

  • @2qwik4u

    @2qwik4u

    Жыл бұрын

    It says the worker was seriously injured, not that he died. Everything you said still stands though. He may never work or walk again.

  • @qaz3000

    @qaz3000

    Жыл бұрын

    The worker survived

  • @franklinhirsch1654
    @franklinhirsch1654 Жыл бұрын

    Keep doing God’s work

  • @honestmcgyver
    @honestmcgyver Жыл бұрын

    What was the outcome in terms of the kid run over - did he die? What penalties were imposed on the plant owner/management?

  • @Vangabonders

    @Vangabonders

    Жыл бұрын

    did you watch the video?

  • @qaz3000
    @qaz3000 Жыл бұрын

    I once got my foot ran over by a forklift because the parking brake failed and boy was I glad I had safety boots on.

  • @jay_bro8113

    @jay_bro8113

    Жыл бұрын

    A forklift would crush a steel toe easy.......lol

  • @billymcilvian

    @billymcilvian

    Жыл бұрын

    That didn't happen.

  • @yukononun

    @yukononun

    Жыл бұрын

    Was it a toy forklift?

  • @Rakhesh30MN
    @Rakhesh30MN Жыл бұрын

    Hi WS BC, Upload more Animation videos of Incidents RCA to understand of the human or process error

  • @nickmartin1527
    @nickmartin1527 Жыл бұрын

    Hope there's a huge lawsuit 👏

  • @whdbnrm3023

    @whdbnrm3023

    Жыл бұрын

    oh yes , MONEY makes everything alright . Parents are going to be very happy with the well earned Money . And the lawyer who gets 40% will love his new Mercedes

  • @Marco-qe5zw
    @Marco-qe5zw Жыл бұрын

    How are these animations made? what program?

  • @Rage-bo9ww

    @Rage-bo9ww

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a great question. I would also like to know. Adobe?

  • @Morbing_Time
    @Morbing_Time Жыл бұрын

    The people running that place belong in jail

  • @Rediipandaii
    @Rediipandaii Жыл бұрын

    It’s a good thing. My Grandpa taught me to know how to predict something dangerous like this, and see another day

  • @seanstuchbery
    @seanstuchbery Жыл бұрын

    when’s the next accident gonna drop😔

  • @akickasslife
    @akickasslife Жыл бұрын

    Damn..

  • @alexvibar4429
    @alexvibar44294 ай бұрын

    Operator must always apply risk assisment or take 5

  • @pap-fr
    @pap-fr8 ай бұрын

    It is an OSHA violation too to ride on the side

  • @ChuyR.
    @ChuyR. Жыл бұрын

    That's quite an understeer...

  • @Troy-ol5fk
    @Troy-ol5fk Жыл бұрын

    Now I'm scared

  • @princeofcupspoc9073
    @princeofcupspoc9073 Жыл бұрын

    BC, maintaining their dominance in workplace safety.

  • @delanorrosey4730
    @delanorrosey4730 Жыл бұрын

    The employer didn't watch "Fields of Vision" - safety video on the dangers of lift trucks. The employer better have a buttload of money for the lawsuit settlement.

  • @thespectator1243
    @thespectator12439 ай бұрын

    What OSHA says: "Employers: protect your employees! Do not endanger their health!" What Employers hear: "oH LoRd, lOwEr tHyNe pRoFiTs sO tHoSe mErE mOrTaL iDlErS oF yOu cAn wOrK eVeN LeSs!"

  • @RetroBerner
    @RetroBerner Жыл бұрын

    How is the age of the worker relevant? I've seen plenty of old heads do stupid stuff.

  • @doodle_bob7333

    @doodle_bob7333

    Жыл бұрын

    It's relevant because the worker that was ran over was young and inexperienced such as myself. I'm an operator at 19 and I've already messed up two or three times. Nothing to serious thank God. It's all in the learning process though. And yes older "experienced" men and women do some stupid stuff thinking they know everything about their equipment.

  • @blacktimhoward4322

    @blacktimhoward4322

    11 ай бұрын

    The fatality rate for most dangerous jobs drops precipitously after the first year. Doesn't drop to zero though

  • @benni727
    @benni7278 ай бұрын

    fork lifts are like angle griders, you be good to them they'll be good to you.

  • @FirstnameLastname-tp4zw
    @FirstnameLastname-tp4zw11 ай бұрын

    He was prob young and did not know better. But if I'd ride like that better believe I'd have a chain hooked to your belt loop driver. Driver.......

  • @brandonmmmmmmmm3293
    @brandonmmmmmmmm3293 Жыл бұрын

    First of all them riding on the side yeah what do you expect

  • @ridhobaihaqi144
    @ridhobaihaqi144 Жыл бұрын

    This is normal in indo.

  • @Amberlynn_Reid
    @Amberlynn_Reid Жыл бұрын

    The squad getting keen for this one 🔥 🔥 💯 💯 no cap hope the homie don't get 2 messed up by da forklift 🧢 💀

  • @oldtimer2192

    @oldtimer2192

    Жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @colonelsanders4006

    @colonelsanders4006

    Жыл бұрын

    OK

  • @yukononun

    @yukononun

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's cringe.

  • @ScottWConvid19

    @ScottWConvid19

    Жыл бұрын

    Get off the meth. The brain fry is showing

  • @intelligentunite4557
    @intelligentunite455711 ай бұрын

    How is it possible that he got run over that way? He fell out in the opposite direction of what the truck was turning. They should split ways. This video is cut so that he is suddenly right under the truck.

  • @an2thea514

    @an2thea514

    10 ай бұрын

    Watch again, he fell out the way the forklift steered.

  • @blackout9617
    @blackout9617 Жыл бұрын

    Rule of thumb for any forklift driver if you and the pedestrian can extend your arms and touch your to close to the lift if you can touch the forklift as a pedestrian at all you are to close DO NOT LET ANYONE NEAR YOUR LIFT WHILE IT IS RUNNING AND CURRENTLY WORKING NO MATTER THE CASE there are videos to where people die because they decide to get close to one these machines are made of pure metal its better to be slower at a job than a human blood puddle on the floor because once its all said and done that all you will be is just a puddle of the remains that was supposed to be you.

  • @LMGunslinger
    @LMGunslinger Жыл бұрын

    These regs seem overbearing, because of reckless employees and zealot bureaucratas we all have to suffer and this will have the downstream effect of increasing operation costs.

  • @ExpiredSausage

    @ExpiredSausage

    Жыл бұрын

    Not being allowed to hang onto the side of a moving vehicle seems overbearing?

  • @oliverwilson11

    @oliverwilson11

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a very heavy rear-steering vehicle. If you fall off while it's turning you are fucked. Not an unreasonable rule at all

  • @wireb-mp8xb

    @wireb-mp8xb

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ExpiredSausage you must not have grown up around equipment.

  • @glassesstapler
    @glassesstapler Жыл бұрын

    if only there was an economic system that put people ahead of profits... awe nevermind, rich people deserve everything they get, for working harder than the rest of us

  • @ExpiredSausage

    @ExpiredSausage

    Жыл бұрын

    What economic system would that be?

  • @sovietspy8260

    @sovietspy8260

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ExpiredSausageprobably communism.

  • @Amaroq64

    @Amaroq64

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean the one that mass-murders millions every time it's tried?

  • @luked4043

    @luked4043

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol we’re watching an occupational hazard video and we got Lenin in the comments. Don’t worry, you can’t get run over by a forklift at starbucks. Now can I get my coffee?

  • @staceytowers9056
    @staceytowers9056 Жыл бұрын

    Bob the Builder 🚧👷‍♂🚜 0:55

  • @fuckjewtube69
    @fuckjewtube69 Жыл бұрын

    This is the kind of thing where you can put all the fancy rules and requirements you want but youre not gonna stop it. "Joint health and safety committee" Please...