Lakehurst Man Dies In Elevator Accident At Restaurant: Police
The man and another worker were moving food at Three B's Bar and Bistro on Route 70 at the time of the accident, police said.
By Karen Wall (Patch Staff) - August 30, 2016 10:46 am ET
LAKEHURST, NJ — A Lakehurst man was killed Sunday when a freight elevator came down on him at a restaurant in the borough, Police Chief Eric Higgins said.
Oscar Francisco Carranza-Lopez, 34, of Lakehurst died in the accident at Three B's Bar and Bistro on Route 70, Sunday morning, Higgins said Tuesday.
Carranza-Lopez, who was an employee of the restaurant, and another restaurant employee were moving a delivery of food to the basement of the restaurant when the elevator apparently malfunctioned and lowered on him, Higgins said.
Carranza-Lopez had one foot on the ground and one foot on the elevator at the time, and a bar at the top of the elevator came down on him, he said.
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating, Higgins said.
Life is precious and not promised to us everyday, we're mourning the loss of a dear friend and a great all-around person. Times like these make us count all of our blessings. On behalf of all of us at Three B's Bar & Bistro we appreciate your love and warm condolences. We ask you for your continued sensitivity during this difficult time.