A 19-year-old sanitation worker was horrifically killed after being sucked into a meat grinder at a California food processing plant.
The unnamed teenager was working at Tina’s Burritos when the deadly accident unfolded just before 9.30pm on Sunday, according to the Vernon Police Department.
He had been working an overnight shift and cleaning the industrial meat grinder when it suddenly switched on, pulling him into the machine in front of his shocked colleagues.
The victim, a member of the after-hours sanitation team, is believed to have cried out for help.
However, workers were unable to shut the equipment down in time to save his life.
Police who rushed to the scene confirmed they found the young man’s body inside the machine after being called to the scene.
Sgt. Daniel Onopa told ABC 6 the incident occurred around 9.30pm and that investigations are underway to determine what triggered the machine to start operating.
Officials have indicated that they do not suspect foul play.
Sgt. Onopa said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers affected by this tragedy.’
Tina’s Burritos has not yet issued a statement on the fatal accident at its plant.
The company is famous for its single-serve frozen burritos.
