53-Year-Old Man Killed in Sugar Plant Accident on Holly Drive

TRACY, CA (November 10, 2023) - Dean Melavic lost his life Sunday night in a workplace accident at the former Holly Sugar Plant. At approximately 10:20 a.m., emergency units from the South San Joaquin County Fire responded to the plant located on Holly Drive's 20500 block.

Per reports, a worker fell into a sizable silo within the facility, plunging about 80 feet into the machinery. Rescue operations involved a rope pulley system and a team of at least sixteen individuals to retrieve the man's body from the silo. Despite the efforts of first responders, Dean Melavic was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was later identified as the 53-year-old worker from Elk Grove by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner.

Presently, a Cal/OSHA representative is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the workplace accident. The former Holly Sugar Plant now operates under the name Spreckels Sugar Co. Inc., part of the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC).

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Dean Melavic.

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