Worker killed at Cemex plant in Rugby

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UK: A worker was killed in an industrial accident at the Cemex plant in Rugby in the early hours of this morning.

A spokesman for the plant confirmed that a man working for a sub-contractor was killed at the plant and emergency services attended the scene. Police officers and the Health and Safety Executive are currently at the site investigating what happened. Another man suffered a broken arm in the incident and had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

Cemex community affairs manager Ian Southcott said, "Regrettably one person has died and our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends. Cemex is cooperating fully with all of the investigations taking place." Southcott refused to reveal any more details about the accident while investigations are on-going.

The cement plant is currently in its annual shutdown period for regular maintenance. There are a number of contractors working on the site as a result. In December 2011 Cemex was fined for a worker's death in 2008 at the same plant.

Last modified on 18 January 2012

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