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| Removed adapter lets fork fall, injuring mechanic. |
| A mechanic fixed an oil
pressure gauge to a lift cylinder piping in order to measure hydraulic oil
pressure in the lift cylinder. As he finished to take the measurement, he loosened the adaptor of the hydraulic oil pressure gauge. Then hydraulic oil spurted out suddenly, as a result of which the lift cylinder rod was pulled in, letting down the fork on the mechanic's foot. He was naturally injured. The lift cylinder rod was not completely drawn to the end, but had a clearance of approx. 10 cm, which was to blame for the fallen bucket. |
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| Corrective Action | |
| 1. | Start with inspection or maintenance work on lift trucks only after it has been confirmed that the fork was lowered to the ground. If it becomes definitely necessary to begin with the work with the fork in a lifted position, take precautions so that the fork will not drop during the work. |
| 2. | Put on safety shoes for the work. |
| 3. | Do not go under any object that may fall off, slide down, or overturn, or put any part of the body beneath it. |
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