GoFundMe created for Yuma man who died after suffering work-related injury

UPDATE (2:09 PM): Gowan Milling has issued the following statement:

"A Gowan Milling employee was injured during an incident on January 4 at our Yuma, Arizona production facility. We immediately enacted our emergency response protocol upon learning of this employee's injury, including calling emergency medical professionals and other first responders. Emergency responders provided medical care to our employee on the scene and transported him to the hospital by ambulance. We also worked closely with first responders to secure the area surrounding the incident. Unfortunately, the employee passed away in the hospital due to his injuries on January 10.  

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our employee, and our thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to his family at this time. The safety of our employees is our first priority, and we are conducting an investigation into this incident. We also are continuing to cooperate with local law enforcement and regulatory agencies."

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A GoFundMe has been created for a Yuma man who died after suffering a work-related injury earlier this month.

According to the GoFundMe's organizer, Jose Fernando Partida was injured after being entrapped in a chemical mixer at Gowan Milling last Sunday.

The organizer says Partida is survived by his wife and two children, and says the funds raised will go towards funeral and travel expenses.

The GoFundMe has a goal of $10,000, with nearly $5,500 raised so far. If anyone would like to donate to the GoFundMe, click here.