Columbus man dead after accident involving forklift at West Point plant
A Columbus man is dead after a late Wednesday night accident at a West Point auto parts manufacturing plant.
Troup County Chief Deputy Coroner Amy Sheppard confirmed to CNAW2News.com, a Columbus man, identified as 62 year-old Keith Wheeler, was injured after an accident occurred involving a standing forklift at MOBIS Alabama LLC – Georgia Plant on Kia Boulevard around 10:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
He was transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical where he was pronounced dead at 11:56 P.M.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident, and Wheeler is going to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations for an autopsy.
“I was also told that OSHA had been notified, Sheppard said. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA ensures the safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
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