Man Dies in Accident at Auburndale Factory

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 -- 3:00 PM

(AP) Authorities say a Wisconsin man died in a work-related accident at a factory in the village of Auburndale.

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to Liberty Tire Recycling in the village of Auburndale around 8:45 p.m. Friday. Deputies say a worker was pinned under a forklift and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Surveillance video shows no signs of foul play, authorities said.

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