TOLLESON, AZ — Tolleson Police Department says an investigation is underway after an employee died at the JBS Tolleson facility.
Officers were first called to the meat processing business near 91st and Buckeye avenues around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday for a report of an unresponsive employee.
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The employee was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts from police and fire officials.
Tolleson PD has identified the employee as 55-year-old Eduardo Reyes Hernandez.
Previously, JBS Tolleson officials told ABC15 the death was "unrelated to work", writing:
"JBS Tolleson is saddened by the death of a long-time team member that was unrelated to work. The decision was made to close the facility during the first shift of the day out of respect to the team member. Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family, co-workers and friends."
However, Tolleson police officials are now calling it a "workplace accident" and are investigating. The Medical Examiner's Office is working to confirm the cause of death.
The state’s worker safety agency, ADOSH, said it will be investigating this. Their investigation will look at whether there were any violations of worker-safety standards.
