The aim was to unload a ton (probably several tons) of steel beams from a railroad car. Maybe it was too expensive for these guys to get a proper crane, but they did have four forklifts. Just coordinate them all at once and lift that load out! Hmm, what could possibly go wrong? A better question might be: Have you ever seen a train derailment at zero miles per hour? -via Digg
idiot directing this thing had them clear of the car six inches below where he had them raise too. obviously this was poorly planned out too if they hadnt picked this kind of losd before they should have discussed the plan before and then got it done. Could have also loaded the backs of the forklifts down while lifting and tipoing to add a little extra stability then taken that off and driven back. if they had four Taylor lifts im sure they could have found a couple small forklifts to put on the back there tines pressing down on their counterweights. of course osha doesnt technically allow this in our country.