TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The widow of Omar Quihui, a man who died in an industrial accident at the CalPortland cement plant on Tucson's southside, has spoken out for the first time. In an emotional interview with News 4 Tucson’s Chief Investigative Reporter Chorus Nylander, she shared memories of her husband, describing him as a hardworking family man.

The incident occurred Monday evening at the CalPortland cement plant near Old Vail Road and Swan. Quihui’s widow, Alexia, recounted the day, saying, "I wish I could have hugged him a little longer," she said.

Alexia had been waiting at home to celebrate her husband's birthday. "We just bought him a cake, he was supposed to come home," said Alexia. When he failed to return, she grew concerned and rushed to the plant after seeing news report

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