Sanger law enforcement agencies are delving into a heart-wrenching industrial mishap at Pitman Family Farms in Sanger, which resulted in the unfortunate demise of a 19-year-old individual named Jose Abrego. The incident unfolded shortly before midnight on Tuesday, when Abrego found himself ensnared beneath a semi-trailer within the premises.
As detailed by Sanger police, Abrego ventured into a perilous zone nestled between the tractor-trailer and its wheels, precipitating the fatal occurrence. Despite the valiant endeavors of emergency responders to resuscitate him, Abrego was regrettably pronounced deceased at the scene.
Having concluded their probe, Sanger authorities have discerned no indications of foul play in connection with the tragedy. Nevertheless, Cal/OSHA has been formally apprised of the incident and has initiated its own comprehensive investigation into the matter. This tragic occurrence at Pitman Family Farms adds to the facility’s existing scrutiny.
In 2023, the premises witnessed another unfortunate fatality when 66-year-old Jesus Salazar succumbed to a fall into a pit containing poultry remnants while engaged in routine maintenance and sanitation tasks. Cal/OSHA’s ensuing scrutiny unearthed four grave violations, culminating in fines surpassing $56,000.
Kevin Little, an attorney closely monitoring the situation, underscored the unprecedented nature of the prolonged Cal/OSHA inquiries. However, Pitman Farms’ contestation of the citations has protracted the legal proceedings.
Little voiced apprehension regarding the recurring fatalities within a condensed timeframe and hinted at the potential initiation of a proactive investigation by OSHA to scrutinize the facility’s safety protocols.
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