Danville police investigating fatal accident at Goodyear plant
Web Staff, WDBJ7, news@wdbj7.com
POSTED: August 31, 2015
DANVILLE, Va. -
Danville police are investigating a fatal industrial accident at the Goodyear plant.
The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Monday.
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused the accident.
Goodyear has reported the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Police have not released the person's name at this time.
Here is a 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.