Police are investigating the death of an customer at a metal recycling company in North Haven.
Police responded to Sims Metal Management, at 234 Universal Drive, in North Haven on Wednesday for a report of an unresponsive person and found a man with crushing injuries to his chest and abdomen, police said.
He was pronounced dead a short time later.
According to police, the man was crushed by a piece of machinery.
"It's with great sadness that we confirm that a longtime customer and friend ofour North Haven, CT metals recycling facility was fatally struck while unloading a scrap auto from his own flatbed car carrier," said Daniel Strechay, spokesmas for Sims Metal Management.
According to Strechay, employees administerered first aid to the man and called emergency services.
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to our customer's family, friends and coworkers," Strechay said.
The company spends a good deal of time on safety measures for its employees and visitors, according to Strechay. Sims Metal Management is working with OSHA and state and local law enforcement as the agencies investigate the accident.
Police have not released the man’s name because they are notifying his family.
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