According to a Pennsylvania State Police public information release, troopers from the Frackville barracks responded around 2:00 p.m. to 143 Mahanoy Avenue, to assist local EMS.
Following an investigation, authorities determined a 36-year-old victim died as the result of an accidental heavy machinery incident.
The incident has been ruled an accidental death. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
RETRACTION/CORRECTION: An earlier report published by Skook News regarding Saturday’s industrial accident in Rush Township incorrectly identified the location as East Penn Manufacturing.
That information was inaccurate. The incident did occur at 143 Mahanoy Avenue in Hometown, however it was not at East Penn Manufacturing.
That information was inaccurate. The incident did occur at 143 Mahanoy Avenue in Hometown, however it was not at East Penn Manufacturing.
We regret the error and any confusion it may have caused. Skook News is committed to providing accurate and timely information to our readers and will continue to update details as they become available.
