Alfredo Romero, a 61-year-old mechanic for Recology, died in an accident last Friday, with circumstances surrounding his death unclear. His family expressed distress over receiving incorrect information about his identity from the company's representatives and a lack of explanation regarding the accident. Co-workers reported a potential 'traffic accident' occurred while Romero was working on a truck. Cal-OSHA is investigating the incident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the waste industry, as reflected in statements from union representatives about its dangers.
It was a complete shock when I got the call from Recology telling me that my dad was in an accident at work and that he passed away. He worked as a mechanic. I couldn't imagine what kind of accident could have resulted in his death, and the company wouldn't tell us.
They asked if I was related to someone else, like a similar name, but it wasn't my dad's name. They got the name wrong, they were like, 'Albert Romero?' and I said, 'Do you mean Alfredo?'
The accident was 'a heartbreaking reminder that the waste industry remains one of the most dangerous professions in the country.'
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