### Worker Rescued After Getting Trapped in Tortilla Factory Machine
On Wednesday, October 30th, a worker was successfully rescued after becoming trapped in a machine at the tortilla company, “El Grano de Oro,” located on Cruz del Sur Avenue in the Las Huertas Third Section of Tijuana. The rescue, undertaken by Tijuana’s Fire Department, was initiated after receiving a report about a person stuck with an upper limb caught in a machine at the facility.
Personnel from Station 5, along with a rescue team, arrived promptly at the scene to confirm and address the emergency. The individual, a male employee, was safely freed from the tortilla-making machine and subsequently transported by the Red Cross Tijuana to receive medical attention.
This incident comes shortly after another tragic accident on October 21st, when Eduardo Ortiz Franco, a production worker at Prime Wheel, was found fatally trapped in a crushing machine. Unfortunately, rescue teams arrived too late to save him.
### Latest Developments Related to Workplace Safety in Tijuana
In response to recent workplace accidents, there’s a growing movement to bolster worker unionization within the industrial sector. Advocates suggest that improved representation could enhance safety measures and protocols, aiming to prevent future tragedies like those recently witnessed at facilities such as Prime Wheel.
Furthermore, Tijuana’s local authorities are urging businesses to comply with stringent safety standards and invest in regular maintenance checks for machinery to safeguard their employees. These steps are being highlighted as essential measures to avoid incidents like the ones experienced at both El Grano de Oro and Prime Wheel.
In related news, new direct flights to Las Vegas have now been introduced, with future plans to expand routes to Japan and Korea, aiming to strengthen Tijuana’s connectivity and economic outreach.