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2024 Second Alert LTI#17/HiPo#33 Driver suffered fractured left foot while escaping the falling trailer ramps
On 25 September 2024 at 09:30, while preparing to unload the bulldozer from a low-bed trailer, the Driver began to open the trailer ramps. During this process one of the ramps remained stuck. As he went to inspect the stuck ramp, it suddenly began to descend. While the Driver was trying to escape a direct impact from the ramp, he fell and twisted his left foot, resulting in a fracture.
How do you identify and mark out Line Of Fire zone during unloading of trailers Do you ensure you release Safety locks according to the procedure? Do you ensure your PPE is correctly worn? ALWAYS identify the line of fire risks and avoid them!
Driver had deactivated the safety lock on both ramps. One of the ramps started to descend before the Driver activated the drop lever. The Driver’s safety shoes were partially tied and unable to fully bear his weight when he fell.

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