Denver, CO : Moffat County employee dies in landfill accident on Thursday, December 22nd 2016

A worker died Thursday in an industrial accident at the Moffat County landfill near Craig.

The man, who was a Moffat County employee, died at the scene, according to a Moffat County Sheriff’s Office media release.

The fatal accident happened at about 5:30 a.m., and multiple emergency responders rushed to the scene.

“There does not appear to be any suspicious or criminal circumstances surrounding the death,” the sheriff’s office said.

The man was operating a dump truck and hauling snow to the landfill when the accident occurred, Craig Fire/Rescue Battalion Chief Troy Hampton told the Craig Daily Press.

The victim was not identified Thursday. An investigation is ongoing.


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Moffat County employee dies in landfill accident