A worker died after being crushed by a falling piece of equipment at a Volvo plant in California.<\/p>\n
The accident occurred in San Leandro at a Volvo Construction Equipment and Services facility at about 9:30 a.m. on February 13, according to fire department spokeswoman Aisha Knowles.<\/p>\n
The 48-year-old field service technician was working under a tractor that had been raised onto support stands when the vehicle slipped and fell onto him. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Peter Melton, spokesman for the California Department of Occupation Safety and Health, said the company had not previously been cited for any safety violations.<\/p>\n
The company released a statement saying that work at the facility stopped immediately while the accident was investigated and that the company’s condolences and prayers were with the worker’s family.<\/p>\n
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