Spring Garden Twp, PA – Worker Killed in Fatal Accident at J&K Salvage Yard

Spring Garden Township, PA (July 27, 2022) – Around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, July 27, a worker was killed in a fatal accident in Spring Garden Township.

According to officials, the accident happened at J&K Salvage yard. Police confirmed that a man was working on a forklift when it collapsed on him due to reasons that are not yet known. The worker became trapped under the forklift. It is not known how long he was trapped before he was found by workers.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The 59-year-old male worker had to be extricated from under the forklift. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries.

The area was blocked off for an extended period of time following the accident.

No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.

We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this accident.

Fatal Workplace Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Workplaces are meant to be some of the safest places in Pennsylvania. When you go to work, you expect that employers will take precautions to make sure that a workplace is safe from any harm. However, this is not always the case and accidents still happen within seconds even in workplaces. There are many types of workplace accidents, including the following:

• Transportation-related injuries
• Equipment injuries
• Slips and falls
• Electrocutions

Pennsylvania is no stranger to these horrific accidents, which happen in the blink of an eye throughout the state. In 2020, it was reported that approximately 148 people were killed in workplace accidents within the state. If you have lost someone you love in a workplace accident, it is important that you seek immediate legal help.

The aftermath of a workplace accident can be a devastating experience, especially if you have lost somebody close to you. If you have faced these immense losses, you should speak with a Spring Garden Township workplace accident attorney that you can trust. Having the help of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal workplace accident, you should not have to worry about the bills that keep piling up. It is crucial that you speak with a skilled Spring Garden Township wrongful death attorney in your time of need.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here for you after you have lost somebody close to you in a fatal workplace accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling both emotionally and financially after you have lost someone you love in an accident. We have the resources and knowledge necessary to help you move forward after a workplace-related accident that was not your loved one’s fault. We are here for you in your dire time of need after a fatal accident. Please contact a workplace accident attorney in Spring Garden Township at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.