Overview

• Cal/OSHA and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office have launched joint investigations into the circumstances that led the grinder to start while being cleaned on July 13.
• A 19-year-old sanitation worker was fatally trapped after the industrial meat grinder unexpectedly engaged during an overnight shift.
• Colleagues attempted to shut down the machine but were unable to prevent the fatal accident before emergency crews arrived.
• Authorities have ruled out foul play and are focusing on machine controls, lockout/tagout procedures and staff training.
• Tina’s Burritos has expressed condolences, pledged full cooperation with investigators and is withholding the victim’s identity pending family notification.