PHOENIX — OSHA is investigating the death of a man who died Wednesday at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in North Phoenix.
Phoenix Police Department officials said that 41-year-old Cesar Anguiano-Guitron, a subcontractor, was transporting waste material away from the construction site in his tractor-trailer.
Police explained that Anguiano-Guitron was inspecting the equipment and an "uncontrolled release” occurred, causing him to be struck by an object and thrown over 20 feet from his trailer.
Last August, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an agreement that she would protect workers building the plant.
"Under this agreement, TSMC will adhere to requirements higher than those at the federal level," Hobbs said.
12News found Occupational and Safety and Health Administration records that showed two complaints and a referral regarding safety and health.
Two of the complaints were safety-related and are still open cases.
TSMC released a statement regarding his death:
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who passed away in yesterday’s tragic accident which occurred on our site. We care about the safety and wellbeing of each of our employees, our construction trade workforce and vendors, as well as every visitor to our site. We are grateful for the immediate emergency response and the first responders for their efforts.
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