Texas

John May Killed in Accident at Optimus Steel LLC in Vidor, TX

Published on: March 6, 2024

Date of Accident
March 4, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Work Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Optimus Steel LLC, Vidor, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating an incident that killed a man at Optimus Steel LLC in Vidor, TX on March 3rd, 2024. Police say the incident was reported sometime around 2 p.m. According to authorities, employees for a steel mill were working to remove waste from equipment when the equipment reportedly caught fire for unclear reasons. One imply, identified as 61-year-old John May, was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Authorities did not have any additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Road/Highway
Optimus Steel LLC
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Equipment at an industrial facility caught fire, injuring employees

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