Police and federal safety officials are investigating a fatal workplace accident in Freetown, Mass. It happened early Tuesday afternoon at a distribution center for Stop & Shop supermarkets.
Police say a man later identified as 51-year-old Alphonse Ferent of Stoughton fell between a loading dock and a tractor trailer that was pulling away from the dock. A forklift that was unloading material from the truck then fell on top of the victim.
The man was brought to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Bristol District Attorney’s office says no foul play is suspected and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating along with police.
Topics Massachusetts
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