Joseph Eddie Cruz Sr. Killed in Work Accident in Dumas, TX
Dumas, TX — November 3, 2022, Joseph Eddie Cruz Sr. was killed as the result of an accident where work equipment came into contact with a power line.
Preliminary details provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicated that the accident happened at a work site. The company listed in the investigation summary is 281 Pump Services, LLC. The location of the work site was listed as coordinates, 35.8339, -102.1997. This appears to be in rural Hartley County between Hartley and Dumas, south of US 87.
Right now, the cause of the accident is unavailable. Records show only that 38-year-old Joseph Cruz was working when it appears a derrick came into contact with a power line. This caused Cruz to suffer fatal electrocution. No other injuries were listed in public statements.
Currently, public records show that two alleged violations were investigated, and a possible fine of just over $8,000 was recommended. The status of investigations at this time remains unclear.
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