Key Statistics on Forklift Accidents

Prevalence of Accidents

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 11% of all warehouse injuries are attributed to forklift accidents.

Injury Rates

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that approximately 20,000 forklift-related injuries occur each year in the United States, resulting in an average of 85 fatalities annually.

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Forklift Accidents

Common Causes of forkflift Accidents:

Operator Error: This is the leading cause of forklift accidents, often stemming from lack of training or distraction.

Poor Visibility: Blind spots around the forklift can lead to collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.

Improper Maintenance: Mechanical failures due to inadequate maintenance can cause serious accidents.

Impact on Business

Forklift accidents can result in significant property damage and operational disruptions, costing businesses thousands of dollars in repairs, lost productivity, and potential legal fees.

Preventative Measures

Implementing safety measures, such as regular training programs, forklift cameras, and proper maintenance schedules, can drastically reduce the risk of accidents.

How LiFTek can help you?

LIFTek supplies camera systems for forklifts, reach trucks, and other types of industrial trucks used for lifting.

Lift truck operators work every day in situations where their vision is limited. Limited vision, whether at the fork tips, or behind the truck, increases handling times and may also result in dropped loads, damaged goods, bent racking or picking the wrong pallet. In addition, OSHA has linked operator fatigue, repetitive stress injuries and absenteeism to operator back and neck strain while working overhead.

The problems caused by limited vision are widely recognized in the industry. The L70 provides ForkView – a clear view of the forks as they engage the load and/or RearView – a wide angle view of the area behind the truck. Using the L70, your operators will be able to place forks quickly and accurately and back-up with greater precision. Please click here for FAQs about LIFTek Camera Systems