Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Ford Tractor Injury

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved Ford Model 6600 tractor with front-end loader attached

What happened: Tractor operator traveling on a slight slope with a load of dirt in the front-end loader.  He raised the bucket as he approached the dump location, which raised the center of gravity to the point where the tractor overturned to the side.

Injuries: Death

Recommendations: Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and a seat belt

OSHA/Standard violations: None found

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