Volunteer Firefighter Anthony Mark Lamattina III Killed in Pearman Dairy Road Industrial Accident in South Carolina

 The Townville community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Anthony Mark Lamattina III, 57, who died following a tragic workplace accident at an industrial facility on Pearman Dairy Road in Anderson County, an incident that has left family members, coworkers, and fellow firefighters struggling to process the devastating news.

According to the Anderson County Coroner’s Office, Anthony was assisting in unloading a truck when materials being handled by a forklift became unstable and fell, trapping him beneath a pallet. Authorities confirmed that he died from traumatic asphyxiation, and his death has been officially ruled accidental after initial on-site assessments.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported, but despite rapid intervention efforts, Anthony could not be saved. The industrial site was secured as investigators began documenting the circumstances surrounding the accident and reviewing workplace safety procedures as part of the ongoing inquiry.

The sudden nature of the incident has deeply affected those who worked alongside him, with coworkers describing the moment as shocking and difficult to comprehend, especially in a setting where routine operations quickly turned into an emergency situation with life-altering consequences.

Beyond his professional life, Anthony was widely known for his service as a volunteer firefighter with the Double Springs Fire Department, where he earned the respect and admiration of fellow firefighters for his dedication, reliability, and willingness to respond whenever his community needed help.

Colleagues in the fire service remember him as someone who consistently placed others before himself, bringing a calm and steady presence to emergency situations and building strong bonds with fellow volunteers who shared his commitment to public safety and community service.

As news of his passing spread throughout Townville and Anderson County, tributes began pouring in from friends, neighbors, and members of the firefighting community, all reflecting on the positive impact he made through both his everyday kindness and his long-standing dedication to helping others.

Family, friends, coworkers, and fellow firefighters continue to grieve the loss of Anthony Lamattina, holding onto memories of his service, character, and generosity, while the broader community stands in support of his loved ones during this time of profound sorrow and remembrance, honoring a life defined by service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others.