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Tragic Incident: Worker Fatally Injured in Forklift Accident at Port of Los Angeles

 

Maritime Logistics Professional has reported a worker died on March 18, after becoming trapped under a forklift at the Port of Los Angeles, according to local officials.

At about 10:40 a.m. at Berth 270, the Los Angeles Fire Department said it received a report of the incident. Emergency responders pronounced the person dead on scene. The cause of the incident is unknown at this time.

The deceased individual has been identified as a man in his 30s.

Authorities from multiple agencies are investigating.

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