MARATHON, Fla. — A Florida Keys man is dead after his body was “severed” in an industrial accident on Tuesday, sheriff’s deputies said.
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.
“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.
They said they notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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