POWELL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating after they said a person died at their Powell workplace on Tuesday.
TOSHA said it happened in the Mockingbird Meadows Drive area, and they said an investigator was sent to the location to determine the circumstances that led to the worker's death.
Knox County Rural Metro Fire responded to the incident around 12:30 p.m. It said it appeared a man was operating earthmoving equipment Tuesday afternoon when the equipment rolled over and ejected him. The equipment continued rolling and then crushed him.
The company behind the work released a statement about the incident. That statement is available below.
"We are aware of the tragic incident involving a D.R. Horton subcontractor at Mockingbird Meadows and currently have limited information. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."
TOSHA said an investigator will survey the location, review company records and procedures and will conduct interviews between management and employees.
The administration said the investigation could take up to ten weeks to complete.
Additional information about the workplace death, such as the identity of the person, was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.