Spartanburg County Worker Dies After Forklift Accident at Steel Factory
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A workplace accident at Spartanburg Steel Products has claimed the life of a 48-year-old man from Boiling Springs. The incident happened Tuesday at the factory’s facility on New Cut Road, according to the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office.
Officials say the victim, identified as Russell Edward Layton Jr., was working on a forklift when the fatal accident occurred. Emergency responders transported him to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
OSHA Joins Investigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is assisting local authorities in investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of now, officials have not released further details about how the accident happened or the exact nature of the forklift operation at the time.
Spartanburg Steel Products has not yet issued a public statement. It remains unclear if the incident will result in any workplace safety citations or operational changes.
Workplace Safety in Focus
Forklift-related accidents are among the most common causes of serious injury in industrial environments, prompting ongoing calls for heightened safety measures and regular employee training. OSHA regulations require companies to ensure all forklift operators are properly certified and that machines undergo routine maintenance checks.
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