NAMPA -- A worker died after an industrial accident at a cheese manufacturing plant in Nampa Thursday morning.
The incident happened at about 7:30 a.m. at Sorrento Lactalis at Franklin and Star roads.
According to the Canyon County Sheriff's Office, the man was pinned between a rack and a forklift. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
Canyon County Sheriff's Office spokesman Joe Decker said deputies were sent out to assist medics, but the incident does not appear to be a crime.
OSHA is taking over the investigation, Decker said Thursday night.
Lactalis released a statement about the incident Friday morning, calling the man's death a "tragic accident." The worker's name has not yet been released.
The entire statement is below:
Lactalis American Group regretfully confirms that a tragic accident occurred at the company's manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho. Yesterday, at approximately 7:20am MST, an employee was injured while operating a standing forklift, and later passed away at the hospital. Plant employees immediately provided assistance and an ambulance was dispatched following a call to 911.
Our first priority is the health and safety of our personnel. The company has launched a full investigation in order to determine the cause of this tragic accident.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our lost colleague.
