NJ Firewood Processing Work Accident Hector Zelaya Killed

A man from Little Falls lost his life in a tragic workplace accident on Wednesday morning. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reported that Hector Gonzalez Zelaya, 39, was working at a firewood plant on 233rd Street in Fort Ripley Township. He was operating a firewood processing machine when he became trapped inside it. His co-workers found him in this dire situation and alerted the deputies around 10:30 a.m. The first responders arrived at the scene and tried to extricate him from the machine and revive him. However, their attempts were unsuccessful and Zelaya was declared dead at the scene. If you or a loved one have been involved in a similar accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our New Jersey personal lawyers today for a free consultation.