BROOKE COUNTY- UPDATE: Officials confirmed that the man who died after an industrial machine accident was Daniel Morris from Beech Bottom
“It’s a terrible tragedy what happened down there. Anytime there’s a loss of life it has a major impact on the community and families involved. Our condolences from the sheriffs department goes out to the family. And a safety investigation will be conducted by Jupiter Aluminum and OSHA.”
Brooke County Sheriff Richard Beatty
A man has died from his injuries after an industrial machine accident in Brooke County.
The 42-year-old male was in an industrial machine accident that occurred around 5:00 pm Tuesday at the Jupiter Aluminum facility in Wellsburg.
Officials say the male got caught in a mandrill.
He was transported to Wheeling hospital.
Officials have not yet given the identity of the male.
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