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Edgar Earl Davis IV killed in Trussville industrial accident at Infinite Precast
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — An Odenville man was killed Wednesday morning in an industrial accident at a precast concrete manufacturing facility in Trussville.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Edgar Earl Davis IV, who died from blunt force trauma sustained in the incident.
According to Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, the accident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 8:29 a.m. in the 7500 block of Commerce Circle.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but Davis was pronounced dead at 8:47 a.m.
Davis, described as a husband and father of two young daughters, was employed at the facility at the time of the accident.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Trussville Police Department.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Emergency crews responded to the Aurora Theatre at 673 Main Street in the Village of East Aurora on Sunday following a ceiling collapse inside the historic building while students and chaperones were present.
Officials said construction activity inside the two-story brick structure led to a portion of the ceiling giving way during a scheduled event.
At the time of the incident, approximately 68 students and adult chaperones were inside the theater.
First responders confirmed there was no entrapment and the collapse was limited in scope.
Emergency Medical Services evaluated six pediatric patients for minor injuries at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.
Fire and safety officials secured the area and conducted a structural assessment to ensure the remainder of the building was safe.
Authorities said the incident remains under review, including the circumstances surrounding the construction work that preceded the collapse.
Further information will be released as the investigation continues.