According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called at around 1:15 p.m. March 18, to the incident in the area of 1800 Gillette Road
Pomona, CA – A worker was hospitalized after an accident where he fell into a hole at a construction site in Pomona on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called at around 1:15 p.m. March 18, to the incident in the area of 1800 Gillette Road.
Preliminary reports indicate that a worker fell nearly 15 feet into a hole at the site and his leg became trapped inside.
Firefighters immediately responded to the scene and helped rescue the man. A firefighter was sent inside the hole to pull the victim to safety.
After extrication, the worker was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. The victim was only identified as a 40-year-old man.
No additional details on the incident were immediately available. Authorities are investigating the accident.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, California recorded 423 fatal work injuries in 2023, a number that has remained relatively unchanged in recent years, with many fatal workplace incidents occurring in transportation and construction sectors statewide.
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