OSHA: Worker killed in Pineville industrial accident hit by large disc

PINEVILLE, N.C. — One person died in an industrial accident Sunday morning in Pineville, MEDIC said.

The accident happened at Erdle Perforating, a metal manufacturer, on Culp Road.

OSHA officials told Channel 9 that a worker was hit and killed by a large disc.

Investigators said the worker was on a forklift platform, performing maintenance when a large disc at the top of the machine came down, killing him.

That worker’s name has not been released.

OSHA is still investigating but told Channel 9 there have been violations in the past, including citations for five serious violations in 2013.

Check back for more on this developing story.

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