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Case Study 97: Scissor Lift Deck Detached From the Machine
Category: MEWP Failure / Equipment Integrity
Incident Overview
In March 2025, two workers were seriously injured in Northampton when the platform/deck detached from a large scissor lift during use. The incident triggered investigation and industry safety attention.
What Went Wrong
Mechanical integrity failed at the interface between deck and arms
Pre-use checks did not prevent operation in a dangerous condition
Consequences were immediate and severe
Key Lessons Learned
MEWP failures are sudden and unforgiving
“It worked yesterday” is not a check
Equipment integrity is a frontline control
Safety Recommendations
Strengthen MEWP inspection discipline, defect reporting, and isolation rules. If anything feels abnormal (movement, noises, pins, connections), stop and quarantine the machine.
Incident source: Industry reporting on Northampton scissor lift platform detachment.
●LOLER Reg. 4 – Equipment must remain stable and secure.
●PUWER Reg. 5 – Equipment must be maintained.
●PUWER Reg. 6 – Inspections must detect defects.
●PUWER Reg. 11 – Prevent people being struck or crushed.
Key point
Structural failure gives no warning.
Wolf Lifting Dynamics – Safe Lifting UK | Case Study 97
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Case Study 97: Scissor Lift Deck Detached From the Machine
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