On May 13, 2025, Oscar Herrera Cornejo, a Hispanic worker residing in Kansas, suffered a 7,200-volt electrical shock while using an aluminum ladder in the midst of strong wind gusts. The accident occurred during a workday and left him in critical condition, with severe burns and connected to a respirator in the intensive care unit.
After several days of fighting for his life, Oscar Herrera Cornejo passed away on May 19, 2025. His heart remained stable for a few days, and fortunately there was no brain damage at the beginning. However, the severity of the burns and the complications derived from the shock ended up taking the life of this exemplary worker.
Tragedy that shook his family
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Oscar Herrera Cornejo lived with his nephew, who was also his only close relative in the US.
His children, family and loved ones are completely devastated by this unexpected tragedy.
The community has rallied around his memory, initiating a fundraising campaign to address the high medical, funeral and other urgent costs.
On the GoFundMe page created by those close to him, Oscar Herrera Cornejo is described as a hard-working man with a big heart.
He was taken from this world too soon.
His nephew and other close family members are requesting financial support and prayers at this difficult time.
Call for solidarity
This tragedy not only represents an irreparable loss for the family of Oscar Herrera Cornejo.
But also a warning about occupational hazards in adverse weather conditions.
Local authorities have reiterated the importance of following safety protocols.
Especially when working with conductive materials such as aluminum and in windy environments.
His children, family, and lovely ones are completely devastated
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Oscar Herrera Cornejo is another name added to the statistics of Hispanic workers facing high-risk working conditions in the United States.
Often without health insurance or a sufficient support network.
Helping his family not only honors his memory, but also reflects the unity that characterizes the Latino community in times of crisis.
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