[06-14-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – 27-Year-Old Driver Killed Following Big Rig Collision in Oakdale

A 27-year-old driver was killed following a big rig collision in Oakdale early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023.

According to the Oakdale Police Department, the fatal collision occurred around 1:00 a.m. at the Yosemite Avenue cannery in a ConAgra Foods plant.

The big rig driver, Ismael C.G., was delivering pallets of empty cans inside the trailer when a forklift driver alerted him to get out of the moving big rig. He got out safely but tripped and fell while trying to stop the big rig.

Carillo-Garcia got run over by the big rig and died at the scene. Reports say that no one else was injured or killed.

There has been no response from ConAgra, but the police have notified Cal/OSHA about the tragedy.

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What To Do After Workplace Accident

Accidents at work can be very disorienting and upsetting. You can get through this difficult time and do what you must to protect your rights and well-being.

• Please report the accident to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. It will ensure an official record of the incident.
• Document the accident. Collect as much information as possible about the accident. Take photos of the scene and the injury, and write down any witnesses’ names and contact information.
• Consider filing a workers’ compensation claim: If the accident was work-related, it might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. You should contact the employer’s human resources department or the state’s workers’ compensation board to learn how to file a claim.
• Consider legal action: If you feel that the employer was negligent in preventing the accident or not giving appropriate compensation or support, consider seeking legal advice from a qualified lawyer specializing in workplace accidents.

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Fatal Workplace Accident Statistics

According to OSHA, workplace fatalities and injuries are a significant concern in the United States, with over 4,500 incidents reported annually. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that in November 2020, 66.7% of American workers experienced work-related injuries, which remained unchanged from the previous year.

Although the number of workers’ compensation claims has decreased, the number of fatalities has remained steady and increased by 2% in 2018, with 5,333 workers killed due to workplace accidents. Trips, slips, and falls were the cause of 16% of all accidental deaths in 2015, accounting for approximately 40.2% of all fatalities.

Automobile accidents, falls, and violence are among the leading causes of workplace fatalities, while falls and strains from lifting are among the leading causes of workplace injuries.