Alfredo C. Correa, 34, a track foreman of Chino Mines Division, Kennecott Copper Corp.was instantly killed Sunday morning at Santa Rita, when struck by a track rail that fell from a flat car while being loaded by a crane. The rail struck him on the back of the head, fracturing his skull. The accident was the first fatality at Chino Mines since March of 1954, breaking a safety record, for the Western Division of Kennecott that had attracted nation-wide attention. A coroner's inquest, held by Justice of the Place Bob Johnson, heard testimony of members of the track gang who witnessed the accident and returned a verdict of accidental death. Mr. Correa was born at Sherman, Grant County, and was a veteran of World War II. He was originally employed by the company In 1943 and after completing his military service returned to his job in 1948. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Elisa Correa; a son, Alfred, Jr. 8,; a daughter, Evangelina, 5; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crescencio Correa, Bayard; three brothers, Guillermo and Howard of Bayard, and Rudolfo, serving in the Army, and three sisters, Mrs. Antonio Arzola, Santa Rita; Mrs Susie Castillo . Fierro and Rufina Correa, Bayard. Rosary services were held at the Santa Rita Catholic Church Tuesday evening, followed by mass at 10 am. Wednesday. Burial took place In the Hanover Cemetery under the direction of the Cox Motuary.
Alfredo C. Correa, 34, a track foreman of Chino Mines Division, Kennecott Copper Corp.was instantly killed Sunday morning at Santa Rita, when struck by a track rail that fell from a flat car while being loaded by a crane. The rail struck him on the back of the head, fracturing his skull. The accident was the first fatality at Chino Mines since March of 1954, breaking a safety record, for the Western Division of Kennecott that had attracted nation-wide attention. A coroner's inquest, held by Justice of the Place Bob Johnson, heard testimony of members of the track gang who witnessed the accident and returned a verdict of accidental death. Mr. Correa was born at Sherman, Grant County, and was a veteran of World War II. He was originally employed by the company In 1943 and after completing his military service returned to his job in 1948. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Elisa Correa; a son, Alfred, Jr. 8,; a daughter, Evangelina, 5; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crescencio Correa, Bayard; three brothers, Guillermo and Howard of Bayard, and Rudolfo, serving in the Army, and three sisters, Mrs. Antonio Arzola, Santa Rita; Mrs Susie Castillo . Fierro and Rufina Correa, Bayard. Rosary services were held at the Santa Rita Catholic Church Tuesday evening, followed by mass at 10 am. Wednesday. Burial took place In the Hanover Cemetery under the direction of the Cox Motuary.
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