Operator Killed By Falling Forklift In Fullerton

FULLERTON (CBSLA.com) — A forklift operator was killed Monday in an accident at a Fullerton business.

The 53-year-old man died at the scene, which happened about 7:15 a.m. at Atlas Building Supply, 1405 E. Orangethorpe Ave., according to the Fullerton Police Department.

The forklift reportedly fell on top of the man and had to be lifted by a second forklift.

The worker's name was withheld pending notification of his relatives.

The circumstances of the death were under investigation.

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