Mordehay Grunberger lost his life at the age of 71 while doing the work he did every day. (Source: WPLG repro photo, Facebook/Inna Gastman Maor)
MIAMI – A tragic accident rocked a local community in Florida, where 71-year-old baker Mordehay Grunberger lost his life after being caught in an industrial dough kneading machine at the store where he worked.
According to North Miami Beach Police, Grunberger was found dead inside the South Florida Kosher Market on the morning of Friday, January 16, after an unfortunate incident involving a large dough kneading machine. The New York Post website covered the case. The investigation is still ongoing and at the moment no version can be ruled out other than a tragic accident – investigators do not report any signs of criminal activity.
The machine Grunberger was supposed to be using on the job is industrial-sized, and according to local police, the accident occurred before emergency responders arrived on the scene. The exact circumstances of how the man ended up inside the mechanism are not yet officially known. After the accident, the store was temporarily closed while police and other authorities searched the scene and secured more evidence. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was also involved in the investigation, which is investigating whether safety regulations were violated during the operation of the facility.
The widow cried publicly on the social network
The desperate widow Inna has already announced the tragic event to all her loved ones on the social network. “I am completely helpless. I love him very much, he is the love of my life,” Inna already wrote about her late husband and the father of their two sons.
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(Source: Facebook/Inna Gastman Maor)
Grunberger, who presented himself as the head baker on social media, was well-respected in the community and his death deeply affected his family and loved ones.
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(Source: Facebook/Inna Gastman Maor)
Friends and acquaintances share similar words of respect and remembrance, describing Grunberger as a kind, giving person with a big heart who made a significant impact on the lives of those he met.
