Modesto, CA (May 8, 2026) – A worker was killed Thursday afternoon after falling off a forklift and being crushed underneath it at an industrial warehouse in Stanislaus County. The event was reported at 4:43 p.m. On May 7, in the 600 block of Mariposa Road north of Finch Road, emergency crews arrived to find one person trapped beneath a 15-ton forklift. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A rescue crew was summoned to raise the forklift and retrieve the body. The procedure was finished in about 45 minutes. The name of the person who died has not been made public. The cause of the incident is still being investigated. We offer our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones. What Are the Leading Causes of Forklift Accidents in California Warehouses? Forklift accidents in industrial environments rank among the most severe workplace events, frequently leading to serious injuries or fatalities.
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