LEIPSIC, Ohio (WLIO) – An investigation is underway following an industrial accident at a Leipsic manufacturer that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
According to the Leipsic police chief, he is investigating an incident that happened at Pretium Packaging. First responders were called to the facility around 2 a.m. Monday for a man who was stuck in a machine.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to Mercy Health and placed on life support, where he later passed away. Pretium manufactures plastic containers. OSHA has also launched an investigation and said it will release information when the investigation is complete.
