34,900 fork truck accidents anually
Accidents are a sad but constant reality. In 2019 alone there were 34,900 notifiable accidents, 85 of which were fatal. Not to mention numerous minor collisions which cause disruptions and high internal expenditures.
$ 188,000 average costs for serious accidents.
Most frequent cause of accidents is human failure, as the forklift driver literally operates “flying blind”. SmartFork® support the driver through a better view, warning functions, improved visibility and intelligent sensors.
Source: Statistics of Occupation Health and Safety Administration and Industrial Truck Association, 2019
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