DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A worker died Friday morning while working on a large production machine at a Deerfield Beach facility used for the mass production of food products, first responders told Local 10 News.
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According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials, crews responded to the scene at 1441 W. Newport Center Drive early Friday morning after receiving reports about an industrial accident.
“Upon arrival, crews found that the incident occurred at an industrial park facility used for the mass production of food products,” a BSFR spokesperson said in an email to Local 10 News. “Preliminary information indicates that an adult male became trapped beneath the hopper arm of a conveyor belt while attempting to address an issue with a large production machine.”
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The spokesperson said “despite rapid response efforts,” the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
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The incident remains under investigation.
The victim’s identity has not been released.
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