A worker died Wednesday, April 1st, at a Los Angeles County Public Works facility in Lancaster, California, after being struck by a falling crane.

Fatal Accident Under Investigation

Details surrounding the incident remain limited, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The accident occurred at the facility located in Lancaster.

Mechanical Malfunction Suspected

Officials from the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) are currently investigating the cause of the crane collapse. The preliminary assessment points towards a possible mechanical malfunction as the contributing factor.

Cal/OSHA representatives are working to determine the precise circumstances that led to the fatal accident. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.