GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- A worker was killed when he fell into a trash compactor at a Long Island business on Thursday night, Nassau County police said.
The 42-year-old employee was at Arrow Linen Supply Company at 615 South St. in Garden City shortly after 10 p.m. when he fell into the trash compactor, according to police.
He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was identified Friday as Michael Rutledge.
Nassau police are investigating the death along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).