Two AmeriCold workers were injured in a workplace accident in East Manchester Township on July 26th when a dock plate fell on top of them.  Dock plates are metal ramps used to connect the gap between a truck bed and the floor of the dock.  One worker was able to get out from underneath the plate and help his 23-year old co-worker, Robert Enfield.

Both men were rushed to a nearby hospital.  Enfield’s head was crushed in the accident causing him serious brain injury.  The other worker was treated and released not long after arriving at the hospital.  On July 31st, Enfield succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating this tragic accident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Enfield’s family and friends.