Worker dies in fall near Jean

OSHA taking over the investigation
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Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Clark County Fire and Rescue says that a man in his 20s died in a work-related accident near Jean on Thursday.

The accident happened at the Sierra Ready Mix Quarry when the worker fell into a concrete pipe and got stuck.

By the time rescuers could reach the man, he had passed away. OHSA is taking over the investigation since it was a workplace accident.

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