Person Killed in Elgin Industrial Accident on East U.S. Highway 290

Elgin, Texas (July 6, 2020) – A person was killed Monday morning after getting stuck in a machinery in Elgin, according to officials.

The accident happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 15900 block of East U.S. Highway 290 westbound near Abrahamson Road.

Officials said a person got stuck in a machinery and was declared dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

No other information regarding the accident was available.

An investigation is ongoing.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“Texas has been the scene of some of the world’s most shocking industrial accidents in the past 25 years,” Joel A. Gordon, an experienced industrial accident lawyer, said. In the great majority of the cases, gross negligence on the part of the employer bears full responsibility,” he added. Numerous OSHA violations, fines, and deficiencies stand as proven evidence that employers repeatedly disregard the importance of worker safety by ignoring needs for proper equipment maintenance, employee protections around dangerous work conditions, and vigilance about employee health concerns or symptoms while working within unsafe circumstances. 

If you have lost someone in this type of catastrophic event, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.