Man dies after workplace accident near Lockwood
By Matthew Seeman Wednesday, June 8th 2016
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Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say they are investigating the death of a worker at Menezes Brother, Inc./ MGN Online
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A 44-year-old man has died after a workplace accident near Lockwood, an official with Nevada's state Occupational Safety and Health Administration has confirmed.
According to Storey County Sheriff's Office, Alfonso Martinez-Ojeda, was killed at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
Chris Davis, district manager with OSHA, told News 4-Fox 11 that an accident was reported at Menezes Brothers, Inc.
Martinez-Ojeda had been employed at the alfalfa and straw processing plant for around four months, and was working on a hay compressor. For unknown reasons, Martinez_Ojeda crawled under part of the machinery and accidentally tripped a sensor. The hay compressor then began operating, resulting in deadly injury to the victim.
Storey County Fire Department provided emergency treatment, and transported the victim to Renown.
Martinez- Ojeda died after arriving at the hospital.
The Storey County Sheriff's Office investigation has determined that the death was the result of an industrial accident. No foul-play is suspected.No other details would be released due to OSHA's ongoing investigation, Davis said.