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Tragic Industrial Accident Claims Life of Yuma Worker
1/15/2026
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Story summary
- Jose Fernando Partida, 57, died after an industrial accident at Gowan Milling LLC in Yuma, Arizona, on January 10, following a week-long hospitalization.
- Partida became trapped when the chemical mixer he was cleaning activated.
- A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $5,000 to cover medical and funeral expenses.
- Gowan Milling is investigating the incident.
- Omar expressed heartbreak over his father's suffering.
