Worker dies after being run over by forklift in Winslow Twp.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Authorities say a worker was killed when he was accidentally run over by a forklift at a Camden County business on Wednesday.

WINSLOW TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities say a worker was killed when he was accidentally run over by a forklift at a Camden County business on Wednesday.

It was 1:23 p.m. when police were called to the Boccella Precast concrete plant located at 334 New Brooklyn Road in Winslow Township.

Arriving officers discovered that 61-year-old Rodrigo Ocamp, of Egg Harbor Township, had been crushed beneath the forks of a forklift that was carrying a large hopper filled with concrete.

Police say that it appeared as though Ocampo walked into the path of the forklift and the operator was unable to see him.

Ocampo was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time there are no criminal charges being filed.

The incident is currently being investigated by O.S.H.A.