SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A man died while on the job at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego on Monday.
NASSCO officials confirmed the worker's death, with the family identifying the employee as JC Adame. Family members spoke with ABC 10News outside the shipyard while waiting for answers.
Adame's daughter, Isabelle Adame, said he'd worked at NASSCO for nearly 30 years. She said her father's coworker had notified them of what had happened sometime after 1 p.m.
According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, multiple coworkers responded to a loud crash and cries for help and found Adame trapped underneath a piece of steel foundation material on a concrete floor at the NASSCO plant. Multiple coworkers were able to lift the steel foundation, and 911 was called.
Adame is a father of four and a grandfather of 6, according to his daughter.
His relatives told ABC 10News they were frustrated that answers to what happened weren't coming fast enough. His daughter said the family was told Cal/OSHA was at the scene but wasn't provided with any other information.
NASSCO sent ABC 10News the following statement regarding the indecent:
"With great sadness, we can confirm a fellow NASSCO employee has passed away in the shipyard earlier today. Out of respect for the family, and as we investigate the incident we cannot share any further details at this time. There are no words that can suffice in this moment. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family – and the entire NASSCO team is keeping them in our thoughts during this tragedy."
AGoFundMe campaign has been set up by a family friend to support Isabelle Adame and her family.
