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18-year old employee of Aardvark Clay and Supplies died after he became entangled in clay-mixing heavy equipment in Santa Ana, California










Man Entangled, Killed In Industrial Accident 


Four coworkers found the man entangled in clay-mixing heavy equipment a few minutes after the accident occurred, officials said. 


By Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff 


September 20, 2018

SANTA ANA, CA — 


A workplace accident in Santa Ana turned deadly Thursday morning, after a young employee of Aardvark Clay and Supplies became entangled in equipment. Employees called for help at approximately 11:15 a.m. and Orange County Fire Authority Technical Rescue teams responded to the business, however they discovered the 18-year-old had already perished upon their arrival.

"It was a tragic industrial accident," OCFA Capt. Tony Bommarito told Patch. Four coworkers found him entangled in clay-mixing heavy equipment a few minutes after the accident occurred, he said.

Technical Rescue has been on hand for the majority of the day in an effort to remove the body from the machines, as has the OCFA Chaplain. The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of his family.