Police is probing into the death of a person at Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant in Danville, VA.
No word on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the industrial accident. According to Communications Manager Laura Singleton, Goodyear has reported the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The person’s identity has not been released at this time.
Here’s the statement from Goodyear:
We are deeply saddened to report that at approximately 9:30 pm Monday night, a fatality occurred in the Goodyear-Danville facility. Goodyear’s on-site emergency response team, as well as local emergency personnel responded immediately, and all parties are cooperating in the investigation into the root cause of the incident. Goodyear has reported the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and will fully cooperate with the organization. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and co-workers of the employee during this very difficult time.