Worker killed after body ‘severed’ in Marathon industrial accident

MARATHON, Fla. — A Florida Keys man is dead after his body was “severed” in an industrial accident on Tuesday, sheriff’s deputies said.

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According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened just before 11:30 a.m. at 4250 Overseas Highway in Marathon.

Deputies said the worker, identified as 37-year-old Marathon resident Victor Vivian Cano Franco, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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“The incident occurred where rock is crushed into smaller pieces,” MCSO posted to its Facebook page. “The victim appeared to have been struck by a front-end loader. The victim was struck in the mid-section and his body was severed as a result.”

Deputies said they’re investigating the incident but don’t suspect any foul play.

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They said they notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.