Official: Man Killed at Pennsylvania Packaging Plant

August 31, 2009

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A fire official says a man has died after getting trapped in a machine at a suburban Philadelphia packaging plant.

Investigators say it appears to have been an accident.

Firefighters responded to Mid-Atlantic Packaging in Montgomery Township around 4:50 p.m. Friday.

They found the man’s body trapped in a box-forming machine.

That’s according to David Vasconez, deputy chief of the Fire Department of Montgomery Township.

Authorities say they aren’t releasing any more information on how it happened.

The man’s name and age also have not been released.

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  • September 1, 2009 at 4:35 am
    Anonymous says:
    Don't let the insurance companies see this - no one will want to insure Vern!
  • August 31, 2009 at 1:55 am
    Careful says:
    Safer packaging machines are now available and should be mandatory. Workers do need to be told of the dangers of trying to by-pass safety. I have heard stories of arms and hai... read more
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