On Monday, a 47 year-old man died from being trapped between a loading box and a trash compactor at a town trash transfer station in the Adirondacks. According toSyracuse local news.
The outlet reported that the state police arrived at Long Lake Transfer Station in the early hours of Aug. 9, which handles waste collection and disposal.
An investigation into the man’s death revealed that a container rolled into the trash compactor due to a cable snapping, according to Syracuse local news.
The outlet reported that the man was standing next to the victim when the attack occurred. He was then pinned between them, resulting in his death.
According to local media, officers stated that the man died from an accidental overdose and was found dead on the spot. “industrial accident”.
While the investigation continues, it is not expected that any foul play will be discovered. The name of the victim has not yet been released, Syracuse local news reported.