Scissor Lift Accident Royal Arc Industrial Services 3 June 2014
Scissor lift in accident Representative sampleScissor 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 attachment points
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