The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Hardin County Constable Ross Jordan responded to a reported industrial accident at 25375 FM Hwy 770, south of Batson, at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, June 6.
Tragically, it was reported that a worker was struck by a piece of equipment that fell from overhead while several employees were working on oil field equipment at the location.
Despite the efforts of first responders, the worker succumbed to the injuries sustained. Hardin County Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Mark Ames has ordered an autopsy, and investigators are diligently conducting interviews with witnesses to ascertain the circumstances of the accident.
The release of the victim’s name will be pending notification of next of kin.