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58-Year-Old Worker Killed in Bad Salzuflen After Granulate Sack Falls From Forklift

Investigators are examining how a granulate sack fell from a forklift.

Overview

  • A large sack filled with granulate reportedly fell from a forklift and struck the employee on a company premises.
  • Emergency crews attempted resuscitation, but the 58-year-old died at the scene from severe injuries.
  • The accident occurred early Friday in Bad Salzuflen near Bielefeld, with police in Detmold providing the initial account.
  • The Office for Occupational Safety has been notified, and the criminal police have opened an investigation.
  • Authorities have not announced any findings on cause or responsibility as the inquiries continue.