Scissor Lift AccidentRoyal Arc Industrial Services
3 June 2014
Scissor lift in accident
Representative sample Scissor lift in accident
Primary frame failure, both sides
Hydraulic cylinder still extended
Non-standard rails
Sheet metal toe boards, tacked to rails and platform
Line cover not closed
Electrical line repair with electrical tape
Failure: tear in the box frame, both sides
Painted over manufacturers data plate
Hydraulic cylinder attached on opposite side
No visible fall restraint attachmentpoints
Side view access right frame
Bottom view access right frame
Existing frame crack prior to failure
New frame tear failure
Existing frame crack prior to failure
New frame tear failure
Existing frame crack prior to failure
New frame tear failure
Side view access left frame
Painted over data plate
Lift controls
Missing gate latch
Unlabeled lift controls
Missing control guards