Lethal loads: Unloading a trailer can be deadly unless you follow the proper procedure

Equipment World Staff (EQW)
Apr 15, 2014
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The accident: A truck driver was unloading wood chip material from his open-top trailer via a moveable floor conveyor unit. During the unloading process, the load became jammed, and the driver climbed to the top of the trailer to clear the obstruction.

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