Forklift Operator Killed by Falling Wine Bottles in Windsor Warehouse Accident

A 40-year-old man died at Alexander Valley Cellars after unstable pallets caused wine bottles to fall, with Cal/OSHA now investigating the incident.

The fatal accident occurred on April 3, 2025, at Alexander Valley Cellars, a wine storage facility in Windsor, California.
The victim, a 40-year-old forklift operator, was struck by falling wine bottles after unstable pallets shifted.
Emergency responders declared the man dead at the scene shortly after 1 p.m.
Windsor Police have confirmed the incident as an industrial accident and handed the investigation over to Cal/OSHA.
Cal/OSHA is now examining the workplace safety conditions and pallet stability at the facility.