Julián Torres, a Spanish road maintenance worker with about 20 years of experience, died in 2008 in a workplace accident. According to reports, he was performing maintenance work under a vehicle when the car jack collapsed, causing the vehicle to fall on him.
The incident occurred on a Spanish road where Torres was part of a crew responsible for road upkeep and safety. Despite emergency response, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
This case is often cited in Spanish occupational safety discussions as a reminder of the dangers of working under vehicles without proper support. Spanish labor authorities have since reinforced regulations requiring safety stands in addition to jacks.
