Forklift Accidents
Forklift accident kills Fontana man
An early morning forklift accident killed a 59-year-old Fontana man at a cement manufacturing plant in north Rialto.
Rialto Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and found found Jack Leo Buffum, a 59 year-old resident of Fontana, had been struck by a forklift. Paramedics pronounced Buffum deceased on scene.
Jack Leo Buffum died at the scene soon after being hit by the machine at 6:53 a.m. Thursday, May 30, along the 2200 block of West Lowell Street, say San Bernardino County coroner’s officials.
Buffum was helping the operator of a 65,000-pound fork lift that’s so large that a ladder is needed to reach the cab. Together, the men were moving large concrete pipes from one side of Rialto Concrete Products to the other, said police Sgt. Tim Lane.
“The operator … lost track of the location of the assistant and ran him over,” Lane said.
Injured in a forklift accident?
Forklift trucks have proved to be an invaluable part of reducing worker load by assisting in the transport of materials across the workplace. The use of forklifts has helped reduce common musculoskeletal injuries that are caused by repetitive lifting and carrying activities. Unfortunately, improperly maintained or operated forklifts cause a large number of accidents in the workplace. According to OSHA estimates, approximately 680,400 forklift accidents take place each year. These result in injuries to approximately 9,000 employees, most of whom are pedestrian workers. Some common forklift accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Employees struck by falling load
- Employees struck by powered forklifts
- Forklift tip over
- Electrocutions
- Falls from forklift
If you were involved in a forklift accident, you simply do not have the luxury of taking your time. You will likely need immediate medical attention followed by swift legal action. For help in approaching the claim process and ensuring that your rights are protected to the full extent of the law, do not hesitate to talk to an industrial accident attorney from our legal team as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler, we have shown that we can trusted in even the most complex of litigation. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to rest easier knowing that you will have an advocate on your side that is fully prepared to go the distance in their efforts to defend your legal rights.
Worker killed in forklift rollover
A forklift operator died Monday morning when his machine tipped over pinning him underneath, according to the Murrieta Police Department.
Antonio Toro, 38, of Riverside was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Murrieta Fire Chief Matt Shobert said paramedics were called to the construction site shortly after 6:30 a.m.
The Riverside County Coroner’s Office reported that the accident occurred at a construction site on Guava Street, approximately 50 feet west of Adams Avenue. A bridge is under construction in the area where the incident occurred, said Murrieta police Lt. Rob Firmes.
Toro was moving some equipment with a large industrial forklift, Firmes said, when he encountered some uneven ground and the machine began to rock over on its side. The forklift tipped over and Toro was ejected and pinned underneath.
Injured in a forklift accident?
Forklift trucks have proved to be an invaluable part of reducing worker load by assisting in the transport of materials across the workplace. The use of forklifts has helped reduce common musculoskeletal injuries that are caused by repetitive lifting and carrying activities. Unfortunately, improperly maintained or operated forklifts cause a large number of accidents in the workplace. According to OSHA estimates, approximately 680,400 forklift accidents take place each year. These result in injuries to approximately 9,000 employees, most of whom are pedestrian workers. Some common forklift accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Employees struck by falling load
- Employees struck by powered forklifts
- Forklift tip over
- Electrocutions
- Falls from forklift
If you were involved in a forklift accident, you simply do not have the luxury of taking your time. You will likely need immediate medical attention followed by swift legal action. For help in approaching the claim process and ensuring that your rights are protected to the full extent of the law, do not hesitate to talk to an industrial accident attorney from our legal team as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler, we have shown that we can trusted in even the most complex of litigation. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to rest easier knowing that you will have an advocate on your side that is fully prepared to go the distance in their efforts to defend your legal rights.
Truck driver killed in Chino
A 34-year-old North Carolina truck driver was killed as he attempted to unload his cargo in Chino Thursday.
Vays Dzhanayez, was delivering a load of 20-foot-long fiberglass beams to “Harrington Plastic” in Chino when the incident occurred, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office.
Dzhanayez was removing straps from a 460 pound cargo when the forklift driver picked up the load and caused it to shift. The load hit Dzhanayez on the head and knocked him down. The load of beams then landed on his chest, according to the release.
Dzhanayez was taken to Chino Valley Medical Center Emergency Room where he was pronounced dead at 8:57 AM. The Chino Police Department and the District Attorney’s office are investigating.
Injured in a forklift accident?
Forklift trucks have proved to be an invaluable part of reducing worker load by assisting in the transport of materials across the workplace. The use of forklifts has helped reduce common musculoskeletal injuries that are caused by repetitive lifting and carrying activities. Unfortunately, improperly maintained or operated forklifts cause a large number of accidents in the workplace. According to OSHA estimates, approximately 680,400 forklift accidents take place each year. These result in injuries to approximately 9,000 employees, most of whom are pedestrian workers. Some common forklift accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Employees struck by falling load
- Employees struck by powered forklifts
- Forklift tip over
- Electrocutions
- Falls from forklift
If you were involved in a forklift accident, you simply do not have the luxury of taking your time. You will likely need immediate medical attention followed by swift legal action. For help in approaching the claim process and ensuring that your rights are protected to the full extent of the law, do not hesitate to talk to an industrial accident attorney from our legal team as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler, we have shown that we can trusted in even the most complex of litigation. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to rest easier knowing that you will have an advocate on your side that is fully prepared to go the distance in their efforts to defend your legal rights.
