Man Dies in Industrial Accident in Conroe

By: KBTX News Staff

Updated: Thu 10:52 AM, Sep 06, 2012

A man is dead after being crushed in a fabrication shop in Montgomery County.

Officials say the man was attempting to put bolts on a 3500 pound flange when it tipped over and crushed him Tuesday.

He was transported to Conroe Regional Medical Center with critical injuries.

He died a short time later.

The incident remains under investigation and the identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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Man Dies in Industrial Accident in Conroe

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