Tag: industrial fatality

BEL AIR—On August 27, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported an industrial fatality that occurred in Bel Air. The incident was reported at 10:10 a.m. at 10663 W. Chalon Rd.

One adult male worker (unconfirmed age / affiliation / circumstances) was gravely injured while working in the vicinity of heavy equipment (an auger and a skip loader possibly). The incident transpired at a hillside residential construction site. There was a quick response from LAFD crews, but the victim’s injuries proved fatal and he remained at the scene as officials completed their investigation.

There were no other injuries reported. Anyone with media inquiries should contact the Los Angeles Police Department West Los Angeles (Incident #1862), Cal-OSHA and Medical Examiner. No further details about the incident have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

BEL AIR—On Monday, April 15, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported an industrial accident transpired at 1 p.m. on 970 N. Moraga Drive. Officials arrived on scene to find one adult male trapped under a forklift.

There was a quick response from LAFD Crews including individuals specially trained, certified and equipped for Urban Search & Rescue operations. An adult male worker who was trapped beneath a toppled forklift that had been carrying steel rebar at a construction site, proved beyond medical help and he died at the scene.

LAFD personnel secured and stabilized the scene, as they prepared to assist the Medical Examiner with the discreet and dignified recovery of the victim’s remains. Details regarding the age and name of the victim has not been disclosed to the public. No other injuries were reported during the incident.

By Trevor