The family of a 37-year-old who died in a work accident is still waiting for answers

SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly a month later, the family of a man killed in a workplace accident is still waiting for answers.

On October 25, 37-year-old Christopher Kilpack He died while working at a construction site near 3600 South and 500 West in South Salt Lake.

“How exactly did it happen? In what way? Is what I was told true? Did it really happen like that, or was it something else?” said Kilpack’s sister, Mary Babinchak.

Family members are in shock.

“We thought maybe they were wrong, maybe he was okay, we thought we should have the sheriffs come and explain to my mom that my brother was dead because he didn’t want to believe it happened,” Babinchak said.

Kilpack leaves behind two daughters and seven siblings.

“He was the heart of the family, so it was really sad. It was like you couldn’t breathe, you couldn’t get air,” Babinchak said.

South Salt Lake Police said while Kilpack was securing tree logs, a strap was removed from the load and a large log that had previously been secured fell on Kilpack.

“He got out of the vehicle, and when he opened the strap, a 2,000-pound log came out and then hit his head and fell on top of him, killing him,” Babinchak said.

Babinçak said his brother’s employer and workplace did not assist in the incident.

“(He) worked for South Valley Tree and was in the Diamond Tree Service area unloading the trees,” Babinchak said.

FOX 13 News called and emailed both businesses but did not hear back.

“I feel like we’ve lost the most important thing to us and no one cares. We’re waiting to hear back from the OSHA investigation to find out exactly what happened, if anyone was at fault, if there was a safety issue.” said Babinchak.

Utah OSHA confirmed that the investigation is currently ongoing.

As Kilpack’s family continues to wait for answers, they remember how special he was.

“If you needed a laugh, he would make you laugh. If you needed someone to talk to, he was there. He would give you anything, including the shirt off his back,” Babinchak said.

As they mourn the tragic loss, they remind people that tomorrow is not promised.

“Don’t forget to tell people you love them, you love them. Let them know that; it makes a big difference,” Babinchak said.