Showing posts with label ATV ROPS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ATV ROPS. Show all posts

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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Monday, July 25, 2011

1997 Honda TRX ATV Injury

MASE Product Failure Injury Report

Product involved: 1997 Honda TRX 300 FW

What happened:  ATV operator was making a right-hand turn at about 10 mph when vehicle rolled over onto the operator.

Injuries: severe internal injuries/death

Recommendations: Limited slip differentials, ROPS with a seatbelt

OSHA/Standard violations?: No


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