A Georgia farm worker has died in a freak accident while helping repair a grain silo damaged by a tornado Tuesday morning.
Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of the deadly accident at the Rentz Farm Supply at around 10 a.m. Monday.
The victim and two other workers were inside the grain bin when a large piece of metal used to support the damaged roof fell on his head and shoulder.
“When it failed, that fell inside the building and really it’s a blessing all three of them weren’t hurt,” said Decatur County Sheriff investigator Steve Clark.
The worker died at the scene. His family had been notified, Clark said.
“He was a loyal employee, from what I understand, a great employee in just a freak accident,” he said.
“I know that company treats their employees and all like family, so I’m sure they’re kind of in a bad spot right now.”
