A delivery driver operating a lorry loader was preparing to leave site, having offloaded a storage unit, when they became trapped by one of the vehicle’s stabiliser legs during the retraction procedure. They sustained very serious injuries and sadly passed away in hospital.
The Principal Contractor, Skanska UK PLC, wishes to share information of this unfortunate incident to help spread learning of the incident as widely as possible within industry to help prevent any reoccurrence in the future. The Association of Lorry Loaders and Manufacturers (ALLMI) has issued guidance on preventing re-occurence of the incident.
Download the safety alert and the guidance document.
