There are several types of accidents that can occur when operating a forklift, some of the common ones include:

1. Collision: This occurs when a forklift strikes another object or vehicle, such as a wall, another forklift, or a pedestrian.

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3. Tip-over: This occurs when a forklift becomes unstable and overturns.

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5. Falling loads: This occurs when a load being carried by a forklift becomes dislodged and falls, potentially causing injury to the operator or other individuals in the vicinity.

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7. Pedestrian accidents: This occurs when a pedestrian is struck by a forklift or becomes caught between a forklift and an object.

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9. Crush injuries: This occurs when an operator or other individual becomes caught between a forklift and an object or becomes pinned against an object by a forklift.

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11. Repetitive motion injuries: This occurs when operators perform the same motions over and over, this can cause chronic injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and back pain.

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13. Fire or explosions: This occurs due to poor battery management, lack of proper charging and maintenance of forklifts, leading to fire or explosions.

Preventive measures such as proper operator training, equipment maintenance, and implementation of safety policies can help reduce the risk of forklift accidents. Using forklift collision avoidance system to prevent accidents.