Construction Accidents: Workers Drown At Vineyard

Two vineyard workers in California were found drowned in an irrigation pond the day after they were reported missing by relatives. Ramon Cisneros Acosta, 42, and Rogelio Ruiz Reyes, 29, are believed to have drowned accidentally in the pond at Clos Pepe Winery. Preliminary investigation suggests that Acosta was in a small kayak to clean a pump filtration system in the pond when he likely fell into the water. Reyes is believed to have drowned while trying to save Acosta.

Workers drown at vineyard

A more thorough investigation is planned to begin shortly. California OSHA investigators will look into whether the job assigned to the two men required more workers. No other workers were at the vineyard because the vineyard is closed to the public until April 13 when the vineyard owners will return from a vacation. Diana Mikkelsen, an unofficial spokeswoman for the vineyard, said that Acosta and Reyes would be missed: "The workers are the backbone of this vineyard."