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Tragic Death at Tina's Burritos Sparks Safety Investigation

7/16/2025

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Tragedy struck at Tina's Burritos factory in Vernon, California, when a 19-year-old sanitation worker lost his life while cleaning a meat grinder that suddenly activated, pulling him in. Despite desperate attempts from coworkers to halt the machine, it was too late. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is now investigating this heartbreaking incident.

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Story summary

Tragedy struck at Tina's Burritos factory in Vernon, California, when a 19-year-old sanitation worker lost his life while cleaning a meat grinder that suddenly activated, pulling him in. Despite desperate attempts from coworkers to halt the machine, it was too late. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is now investigating this heartbreaking incident.