Employee killed at central Minnesota cement plant, sheriff says

ISLE, Minn. — A 45-year-old central Minnesota man died Thursday after he became trapped in machinery at a cement plant in Mille Lacs County.

The victim was identified as Chad Michael Minenko of Isle.

According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the incident, reported at 7:46 a.m., and located Minenko trapped in a portion of the Cemstone wash plant. Isle Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and, with the help of Cemstone employees, were able to free Minenko and start lifesaving efforts.

Minenko was transported to the Onamia hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all of the first responders who helped,” Sheriff Kyle Burton said in a news release.

The incident remains under investigation by local and federal workplace safety authorities, though Minenko’s death appears to be accidental, the sheriff’s office said.

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