Crash Alert: Worker killed in Bridgestone warehouse accident
June 25, 2020 – Paul Hammack
GRANITEVILLE, SC – A man who was crushed in a warehouse accident has been identified, according to WRDW.com.
The man, 58-year-old Andrew Hobbs, was pronounced dead at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday. He had suffered crushing injuries in an accident at about 9 a.m. at the Bridgestone Americas passenger/light truck tire plant warehouse. Hobbs’ body will be autopsied on Thursday.
Bridgestone is investigating the incident as well as South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The new warehouse where the accident occurred had only been opened for a few days when the death happened.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina accident lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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