Massachusetts Man Dies after Falling off Forklift

September 3, 2009

Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Stoughton man who fell off a forklift and struck his head on the concrete floor in the Taunton warehouse where he worked.

Authorities say 51-year-old Alan Forsyth was taken to Morton Hospital and Medical Center at about 11:30 a.m. Monday where he was pronounced dead.

Police tell the Taunton Daily Gazette that Forsyth was operating a stand-up forklift inside the Super-Dog Pet Food Co. warehouse when it struck one of the building’s steel support beams and he was thrown to the concrete floor. Police ruled his death an accident.

The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration is investigating.

Topics Massachusetts

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  • September 4, 2009 at 8:53 am
    Jim D. says:
    This employer is in trouble. That man should have had a fall arrestor system on, been trained it it's use and the taining documented. A lanyard and five point harness would be... read more
  • September 3, 2009 at 2:02 am
    Frank says:
    A 51 year old experienced operator should have known how to operate the equipment and use all available safety gear including a helmet and safety belt. Sadly, operator neglige... read more
  • September 3, 2009 at 1:21 am
    Reality Bites says:
    How misfortunate! Just terrible. I thought that the stand-up forklifts were supposed to be used with either a belt or a hard hat - I would imagine this could be a real ugly Em... read more

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