Man Crushed To Death By Trash Compactor In Spotsylvania

UPDATE: Authorities identified the worker crushed by a trash compactor as a 28-year-old Mineral man on the job since last month.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff Search and Rescue
Photo Credit: *Spotsylvania County Sheriff Facebook Photo*

AJ Goldbloom

07/07/2022 9:27 a.m.

A man was purportedly crushed to death by a trash compactor Thursday, July 7, in Spotsylvania County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports said.

Firefighters and EMS were working to recover the man's body at what appeared to be a trash facility at 5917 Harrison Road in Fredericksburg.

Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Daily Voice's request for comment.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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