Fuel Cell Forklift Explosion
According to the media news, the accident involved an explosion of a fuel cell driven forklift during driving, resulting in an employee's death and 6 light injured other employees. The fire did not spread. This has been confirmed by an OHSA investigation (see references), which however does not specific any cause and responsibility.
Event Date
May 24, 2018
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
forklift, fuel cells system
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA), Inspection: 1318810.015 (accessed November 2020)
Seeking Alpha new:
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4178244-fatal-forklift-explosion-custo…
(accessed July 2023)
Manufacturer statement (not availabe anymore online)