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According to the Columbus Dispatch, an Abercrombie & Fitch employee was killed on October 13 in a forklift accident at the retailer’s New Albany distribution center.
The newspaper reported that the worker was operating a forklift when it collided with another model. The man, whose name was withheld from the media, was in his late 40s. Prior to his death, he was transported to the OhioHealth Grant Medical Center for treatment.
The accident occurred at the retailer’s Distribution Center 1 at around 9:30 p.m. According to reports, the operator of the other forklift was unhurt. Officials with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the accident.
Abercrombie & Fitch released a statement after the accident, but did not address how it occurred. “We are mourning the loss of one of our associates and saddened by the tragic accident that occurred at our distribution center,” the statement said. “Our thoughts are with the associate’s family, friends and coworkers.”
My Family Member Was Killed in a Forklift Accident. What Can I Do?
It is tragic whenever a warehouse employee is killed in a forklift accident. These incidents are usually avoidable, and can be caused by co-worker errors or a lack of employee training. If your loved one has been killed in a workplace accident, you should contact our Columbus law firm about pursuing workers’ compensation death benefits.
Many people are unaware that you can collect workers’ compensation death benefits following a fatal workplace accident. While no amount of money will bring your loved one back, it may help you recover financially by making up for his or her lost income.
Our Columbus workers’ compensation lawyers have vast experience pursuing litigation following fatal workplace accidents. Call our lawyers at (614) 221-7548 or fill out the contact form located on our site.
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