DANVERS, Mass. — A 42-year-old man was pronounced dead after sustaining injuries in an industrial accident in Danvers Tuesday morning.
Danvers Police were called to ITW Polymers Adhesives Headquarters at 30 Endicott Street around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday.
The Danvers Fire Department tells Boston 25 News the 42-year-ol was working on a pollution control unit when there was a malfunction. Danvers Fire says a piece of equipment hit the worker, severely injuring both arms, leading him to fall 5 to 6 feet off of a ladder.
He was conscious and alert when emergency responders arrived. He was put on a stretcher and taken to Beverly Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Officials say he was not an employee and was an outside contractor.
The worker hasn't been identified while police notify the family.
OSHA and the Essex DA's office are investigating.
This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for updates.
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