Alabama

Don Burton Killed in Accident at Nucor Steel in Decatur, AL

Published on: September 21, 2021

Date of Accident
September 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Don Burton
Type of Accident
Workplace Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Nucor Steel Decatur, Iverson Boulevard, Trinity, AL, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating an incident that killed a man at Nucor Steel in Decatur, AL on September 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 8 a.m. Don Burton was struck by a forklift while working at Nucor Steel. The circumstances surrounding how the incident happened were unknown. Burton was transported to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Decatur Police
Vehicles Involved
Forklift
Road/Highway
Nucor Steel
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

One person was hit by a forklift at an industrial complex

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