Worker at a Wisconsin pizza factory tragically perishes after being crushed by a robotic machine in a gruesome factory accident
Tragedy at Palermo's Pizza: Bakery Manager Robert Cherone Killed in Workplace Accident
A tragic incident has occurred at a pizza factory in West Milwaukee, resulting in the death of a long-time employee. Robert Cherone, 45, was tragically crushed by a robotic machine while working his shift at the Palermo's Pizza facility.
Authorities confirmed the death of Mr. Cherone, who had worked in the food production industry for years and was known among colleagues for his dedication to the craft. The accident happened at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, prompting an immediate response from the Milwaukee Police Department, firefighters, OSHA, and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
The cause of the accident is still unclear, and a thorough investigation is ongoing. Palermo's Pizza has issued a statement regarding the incident, expressing their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Cherone.
Robert Cherone served as the bakery manager at the Palermo's Pizza facility. Before joining the company, he had a rich career in journalism, working across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport, and culture. Emma Bussey, a breaking news writer for our website Digital, has been covering the story. Before working at Digital, she was part of The Telegraph's U.S. overnight team.
The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, the state's largest labor organization, has released a statement regarding the incident. The statement emphasizes the need for everyone involved in workplaces to work together to ensure safety. As the investigation continues, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Robert Cherone.
Milwaukee Police Department has been contacted for further comment by our website Digital, and we will update this story as more information becomes available.
