Simon Merino, 42, Dies After Forklift Incident At Work
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Richfield man has died after being hurt during a forklift incident at work.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner says it happened Tuesday at Pioneer Paper Stock in Minneapolis.
Forty-two-year-old Simon Merino suffered blunt force head and chest injuries.
The company is not commenting on the incident, nor is OSHA, who is investigating the incident along with the Minneapolis Police Department.
Family members say Merino leaves behind a wife and two daughters, and have set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs.
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