Fresno County, CA (August 2, 2025) – A devastating workplace accident at a quarry in Fresno County claimed the life of a Los Banos father of four on Tuesday morning after the excavator he was operating overturned and pinned him against a boulder.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. on July 29 at the Academy Quarry, located on Tollhouse Road. Emergency responders arrived to find the man trapped inside the cab of the excavator, which had overturned while loading rock into a dump truck.

Authorities confirmed that the cab of the excavator landed directly against a large rock, pinning the operator inside. Despite the efforts of firefighters who worked to free him, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He has been publicly identified as a father of four from Los Banos.

The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) has opened an investigation into the cause of the fatal equipment accident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on preliminary information released by law enforcement and safety officials and is subject to revision as investigations continue.

• The deceased worker has been identified, but additional details surrounding the incident are under review by Cal/OSHA.
• Safety inspectors are analyzing how the equipment overturned and whether proper safety protocols were in place.
• For updates regarding the investigation and any citations or findings, monitor official releases from Cal/OSHA and local agencies.

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