Fontana, CA: Fatal Work Accident at California Steel Industries on San Bernardino Avenue
Man Killed in Fontana Work Accident at California Steel Industries on San Bernardino Avenue
Fontana, California (May 25, 2019) – A man was killed in a work-related accident at a California Steel Industries plant in Fontana early Tuesday morning, according to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
The incident was reported at about 3:30 a.m. May 21, in the 14000 block of San Bernardino Avenue.
According to the report, the victim was a materials handler who was using a work table when he got pinned between a belt and a mandrel.
The firefighters with San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the incident and extricated the trapped employee.
Man Dies in Fontana Work Accident
The victim was rushed to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, May 22. His identity was not immediately released pending notification of the next of kin.
No one else was hurt in the accident.
The Cal/OSHA is investigating the incident.
Every year, several work-related accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these work accidents range from poor maintenance of equipment, machine defects, lack of sufficient training, among others. It is evident that negligence on the part of the employers is among the leading causes of these accidents.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the accident. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
If you have lost someone you love in a work accident, we highly recommend that you seek legal guidance and fight for justice. At Pacific Attorney Group, we go to a great length to ensure that an insurance company follows the law and offers a full compensation for your loss. Call our firm today, and we will help you get justice for your loved one.
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Industrial
Every year, several industrial accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these industrial accidents range from malfunctions, poor maintenance, inadequate training, among others. It is evident that negligence on the part of the employers is one of the leading causes of these accidents.
