Worker at south side plant dies after being crushed while operating a crane
Rick Romell, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 18, 2017
A 41-year-old man has died after being crushed at the Russel Metals Inc. plant at 999 W. Armour Ave., on Milwaukee's far south side, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
The man was injured Monday afternoon while operating a crane at the factory and died Tuesday night at Froedtert Hospital, the medical examiner said. The office is investigating the death.
The victim's name was not released. He had worked for Russel Metals for 18 years, the company said in a statement.
"We are extremely saddened by this accident," John Reid, president and chief operating officer of Russel Metals, said in the statement. "...and we are focused on assisting the employee's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time."
The company said its "deepest sympathy and condolences are with the family."
Russel Metals is a publicly traded firm based in Mississauga, Ontario. It describes itself as one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America.
The firm said it is working with authorities to determine the cause of the accident.