Understanding Forklift Accident Claims
Accident types, OSHA violations, and settlements
2026 Forklift Injury Statistics
85
Deaths
34.9K
Injuries
$720,000
Avg Value
42
Tip-Overs
OSHA Forklift Violations
No Operator Training (1910.178)
Missing required certification/training
1.6x
multiplier
Speed Violations
Unsafe speeds, no pedestrian awareness
1.3x
multiplier
Overloading
Exceeding weight capacity
1.4x
multiplier
No Seatbelt/Restraint
Missing operator restraint system
1.3x
multiplier
Poor Maintenance
Brake, steering, or lift failures
1.4x
multiplier
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Based on OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Standard 2026, BLS Warehouse Injury Data, NIOSH Forklift Fatality Reports