WATKINS, MN — An industrial accident at International Barrier Technology in Watkins resulted in the death of an employee Wednesday morning, according to Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze.
At 11:36 a.m. the Meeker County Sheriff's Office received a report of an industrial accident at International Barrier Technology in the 500 block of Fourth Street North in Watkins. The initial report was of an employee pinned in a piece of equipment.
Rescue workers were able to free the individual from the equipment and began life-saving efforts, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
The employee has been identified as Todd Allen Shoutz, 51, of Litchfield. The preliminary investigation revealed that Shoutz, a maintenance worker, was working on the machine at the time of the accident.
Meeker County deputies, Watkins Ambulance, Watkins Fire Department and Life Link III all contributed to on-scene efforts. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.
International Barrier Technology processes building materials to make them fire-resistant.
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Barrier Technology employee dies after being pinned by machinery
Oct 6, 2017
WATKINS, MN — An industrial accident at International Barrier Technology in Watkins resulted in the death of an employee Wednesday morning, according to Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze.
At 11:36 a.m. the Meeker County Sheriff's Office received a report of an industrial accident at International Barrier Technology in the 500 block of Fourth Street North in Watkins. The initial report was of an employee pinned in a piece of equipment.
Rescue workers were able to free the individual from the equipment and began life-saving efforts, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
The employee has been identified as Todd Shoutz, 51, of Litchfield. The preliminary investigation revealed that Shoutz, a maintenance worker, was working on the machine at the time of the accident.
Meeker County deputies, Watkins Ambulance, Watkins Fire Department and Life Link III all contributed to on-scene efforts. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.
International Barrier Technology processes building materials to make them fire-resistant.