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Perdido Man Dies In Flomaton Industrial Accident
September 26, 2012
A Perdido man was killed in an industrial accident this morning in Flomaton.
Authorities said 55-year old Joseph Wayne Odom was crushed by a piece of equipment while working at Advanced Recycling Center in the 27400 block of Highway 31 in Flomaton. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Escambia County (Fla.) EMS.
The Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office said Odom was working on a skid steer loader when hydraulic lines lost pressure causing the bucket to fall, pinning him underneath.
Odom was reportedly a longtime employee of the company.
The accident remains under investigation by the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Th Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, Flomaton Fire Department and the Flomaton Police Department also responded.
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23 Responses to “Perdido Man Dies In Flomaton Industrial Accident”
This is my brother whom I love and miss so much. He loved his job and I guess you can say he died doing something he loved. We will NEVER forget you Joe. I know you are in heaven now. Until me meet again.
Uncle Joe. You will always be with me I didn’t get to say it a lot but I love you. I will cherish. All the memories and do my best to make you proud please give angel. Grace a kiss for me and tell her that her daddy loves her. Rip I love you.
Chad
This is my uncle… And he wasmuch more than that he was always there when i needed him no matter want… He will be miss dearly… I love u uncle joe
Joe has been my stepdad for 12 years. I have never met a more kind hearted man. He was never in a bad mood. He could make anybody smile. I just dont understand why this would happen to such a great person. You will be missed joe. Stacie and i love you
R.I.P Joe Odom you will be truly missed by all! You were the nicest man i ever meet in my life and a greatest grandfather to my niece Nevaeh Odom!! I know your looking over your lil sweet pea now and all of your family as well!! I’ll miss you more than you will ever know nevaeh says she loves and misses you and your in a better place now and she cant wait to see you again ! My prayers go out to the whole family !! truly missed by all but never forgotten !!! Joe Odom !!
prayers to the odom family. I went to school with jimmy and katie. praying for yall if you need anything or someone to talk to let me know.
I am a regular customer at Advanced Recyling. I would like to send out my prayers to the family and friends of Mr. Odom. Also all the the business and it’s workers because they are family to.
To all the Odom family ,so sorry to her about ur brother Joe, we r praying for the family , loss of a love one is hard, time will heal, and with Gods helps he will see u through. Re member we r only her for a short while then we will see our loved ones again in heaven. love u all .
So sad. Myself n my husband has also been going up to Auto Recycling on several occasions. Mr. ODOM was a very nice person u could ever meet. Also a very hard worker. But God has a reason n plan for him in heaven. Our prayers goes out to his family n also the owners of the company. Which they r also good people. R.I.P MR. JOE n May god be with your family this time of sorrow. U will all be n stay in our prayers. MAY GOD BLESS
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Odom family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I love u and miss u Uncle Joe u were so sweet we will mever forget u see u on the other side love Kelzey and Audrey Odom
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Unfortunately these kind of accidents occur frequently in the construction industry. I’ve been on a few jobs where it has happened. We get complacent, in a rush or simply just trust the equipment or operators, we have no control of. We are told on a regular basis ” don’t sit, stand, walk or drive under booms on cranes, loads, buckets, forks etc. I hate to hear or see tragic accidents like this. May God be with this family and comfort them.
This is my older brother. He is one of the nicest people you could ever meett. I love him more than life itself. He has always worked around heavy equipment all his life. This is just a freak accident. I know that he was doing his job the correct way. For some reason this accident was ment to happen and God is the only one to know why. I love you Joe and Im looking forward to see you in Heaven. Untill than keep you angle hands around all your family and protect us all. RIP JOE WITH ALL MY LOVE YOUR BABY BROTHER JERRY.
Such a tragic accident. Joe was a good guy and will be missed. Prayers for the family and also the family of workers at Advanced Recycling.
I work around heavy equipment and been around it pretty much all my life. this is a horrible accident. i mean you dont ever th ink it will happen but it can. my praysers are definately going up
REGARDING:
“hydraulic lines lost pressure causing the bucket to fall,”
Please remember to NOT get under loads in case of a failure. My father insisted we keep hands, feet and selves clear. It only saved our lives a few times, fingers several times.
David wanting to avoid repeats
and more loss and suffering
Praying for the Odom family during this tragic loss!
God Bless the family! God only wants the best
What a horrible accident. Praying for his family and friends.
I will be praying for the family. Such a heart breaking accident.
This is my friends uncle… Brandie my prayers go out to you and your family…
Praying for his family and friends
prayers to the family.