Worker killed in forklift accident at Tenaris plant at E. Sam Houston Parkway in Harris County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 2:28pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Man dead in industrial accident in NE Harris County

A man was killed in an early morning industrial accident in northeast Harris County.The accident happened around 4:30am at the Tenaris plant at E. Sam Houston Parkway near Tidwell.The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a worker had gotten off a forklift and was between the machine and a large spool when the forklift rolled forward, crushing him.That worker has not been identified.

Forklift fatally crushes worker at NE Harris County business

Authorities say the accident, which happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, involved a forklift. A worker reportedly walked in front of his own forklift after thinking it was in park. The forklift rolled forward and struck him.

Harris County Man Killed In Forklift Accident

It is likely that the investigation will determine whether Tenaris or the forklift manufacturer may be liable for this tragic accident. If the killed man had left the forklift in the “parked” position, they will need to determine if there may be a defect which caused the equipment to roll forward. Also they will investigate if proper training was provided, including what hazards could be inherent by using the forklift.

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