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Fatal Industrial Accident Under Investigation at Hy-Tech Mushroom Compost Facility in Chester County
LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, PA (CHESTER COUNTY) — Authorities are investigating a fatal industrial accident that occurred at the Hy-Tech Mushroom Compost facility, located at 155 Valley Road in London Grove Township.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the site following reports of a worker becoming trapped in industrial machinery.
Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that the individual had sustained fatal injuries as a result of the incident.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in coordination with local law enforcement and industrial safety officials to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the fatality.
No further details have been released at this time.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.