This case involves product liability in the design of a forklift truck, which the plaintiff was operating when he was seriously injured. The plaintiff was driving a forklift truck when he made impact with a piece of fixed machinery. The plaintiff’s legs were crushed and required extensive surgery. The issue is over the design compartment system. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries could have been avoided if the forklift truck had been equipped with rear compartment guards to brace for potential impacts.
Question(s) For Expert Witness
1. Is it standard practice to have rear compartment guards on forklift trucks?
Expert Witness Response E-000806
There is a benefit to rear compartment guards, and many sites require their use as a safety precaution. By going over the type of work that the forklift was performing and the overall worksite, I would be able to more fully comment on the particular regulations that may have been violated. I am a certified safety professional (CSP), certified instructor, and have over thirty years of experience in safety, health, and environmental concerns. In addition to being a safety professional and PA/OSHA consultant, I have experience in operating forklifts, training/certifying forklift operators, and I am familiar with the OSHA forklift standards.
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