A grave digger working in a cemetery in Long Island died after he became trapped in a grave that collapsed on him.
Rodwin Allicock, 42, had been working inside the grave at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai Thursday when it collapsed around 8.30am, the Suffolk County Police shared in a press release.
Co-workers attempted to dig the Coram resident from inside the grave, which was more than seven feet deep.
Rodwin Allicock, 42, had been working inside the grave at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai Thursday when it collapsed on him at around 8.30am
Allicock was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Center.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident in addition to the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad.
According to their website, the Washington Memorial Park cemetery has been in operation for more than half a century.
Authorities have not released any additional information.
According to their website, the Washington Memorial Park cemetery has been in operation for more than half a century.
The cemetery could not be reached for a comment.
Source: Daily Mail |World News
