South Carolina Reporting Authority: Greenville County Senior Deputy Coroner
Type of Accident: Fatal work accident
Location of Accident: ADUSA Distribution Center in Mauldin
Injuries: Fatal injuries, blunt force trauma to the head
Description of Accident: According to a report from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, an 18-year-old distribution center worker was pronounced dead after being involved in a workplace accident. The investigation indicates the worker was operating a forklift when it struck an overhead door, causing the door to fall and strike the worker. The Coroner determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
Local media Coverage: WYFF4
