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Worker Pinned, Dies at Monessen Coke Plant
28 Sep
Summary
- A 53-year-old employee died after being pinned by machinery.
- The incident occurred at the Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant in Monessen.
- OSHA is investigating the fatal workplace accident.
A fatal industrial accident occurred on Sunday at the Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant located in Monessen, Westmoreland County. The incident, which took place around 4:15 p.m., involved a 53-year-old employee identified as Jeffrey Smith.
Mr. Smith was fatally injured when he became pinned between two door machines within the facility. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
The Westmoreland County Coroner's office confirmed the death. An autopsy and toxicology results are pending to determine the official cause and manner of death.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken over the investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
