At approximately midnight, a worker was attempting to repair a leak in a hydraulic cylinder of a newly installed washer in a commercial laundry plant. Leaning under the machine, he attempted to unhook a hydraulic hose, which was connected to the system that held the machine up. As soon as it was disconnected, the machine crashed down on him, pinning his head and upper torso and killing him immediately. His co-workers unsuccessfully attempted to jack up the machine and then called for emergency assistance. A thorough examination of the offending washing machine was undertaken and it was found to be completely free from […]