Darwin worker struck by forklift load, prompting safety warning

NT WorkSafe has released a safety alert after a Darwin worker was crushed by a forklift load.

WorkSafe says failure to enforce forklift exclusion zones may lead to serious injury or death.

The incident happened when two workers were loading ‘bundles of steel’ into a truck using a forklift.

“The injured worker, who was a subcontractor, was acting as a spotter and standing on the opposite side of the trailer from the forklift, when a load slipped from the forklift tynes as it was being lowered,” WorkSafe states in the alert.

To prevent a similar incident, WorkSafe reminds operators to ensure forklifts are in good working condition before starting work.

The safety regulator also advises workers against standing near a raised load.

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