An unidentified 19-year-old worker has reportedly been killed after getting sucked into a meat grinder at Tina’s Burritos, a factory that makes frozen burritos.
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19-Year-Old Worker Reportedly Killed After Getting Sucked Into Meat Grinder At Tina’s Burritos
According to the New York Post, the fatal incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. Per the outlet, the meat grinder suddenly turned on while the unidentified 19-year-old was cleaning it. Furthermore, the outlet notes that the teen was part of the company’s “after-hours sanitation crew.”
Per 6abc Philadelphia, other workers heard the teen shouting for help as the ordeal unfolded. They reportedly tried to turn off the machine. However, they were unsuccessful.
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According to the New York Post, when the officers arrived, they reportedly found the teen inside the grinder.
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Daniel Onopa of the Vernon Police Department has reportedly asserted that there was no indication of foul play. In addition, 6abc Philadelphia notes that the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health was expected to begin its investigation into the teen’s death on Monday, July 14.
Per the New York Post, although no foul play is suspected, the division is hoping to determine what suddenly triggered the meat grinder to turn on.
A 19-Year-Old Walmart Employee Was Found Deceased In Oven Last Year
In addition to the 19-year-old worker who was reportedly sucked into a meat grinder at the frozen burrito factory, another 19-year-old experienced a similar tragedy in 2024. As The Shade Room previously reported, in October, it was reported that a 19-year-old employee was found inside Walmart’s walk-in oven. Subsequently, the employee was identified as Gursimran Kaur. Additionally, it was revealed that her body was discovered by her mother, who was also an employee at the location.
Ultimately, it was determined that Kaur’s passing was not prompted by foul play.
