Worker dies after being trapped by forklift at construction site
Summary
Workplace Accident Sumter South Carolina in Sumter, South Carolina: A 42-year-old worker, Stephen Mattson, was trapped between a forklift and another piece of machinery at a construction site in East Nashville. The forklift's electronics shut off, causing the truck to roll backwards, and Mattson could not avoid his co-worker. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident as an accidental death.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mattson | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Worker dies after being trapped by forklift at construction site