OSHA Study of Tipover Incidents

Elevated load on the vehicle was not controlled speeding, mechanical problems, etc., were the cause. 7 13% 

Lift truck ran off or over the edge of a dock, roadway, etc. 4 8% 

Operator attempted to make too sharp of a turn in addition to excessive speed, unbalanced load, etc. 4 8% 

Employee jumped from overturning lift truck while truck was being pulled by another vehicle. 2 4% 

Lift truck skidded or slipped on a slippery surface. 2 4% 

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