LOCKPORT, NY-- Two people are dead following an industrial accident in the Town of Lockport.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 1:30am Monday from XPO Logistics that two employees were trapped under slabs of Corian.
When first responders arrived, they discovered the two males deceased.
"Nobody heard or saw it, essentially those two gentlemen were working on it somebody hadn't seen them for a few minutes 5, 10 or 15 minutes however that transpired and then went to locate them inside the trailer," said chief deputy Michael Dunn of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators say employees were unloading 11 slabs of Corian off of a trailer when they collapsed. Each slab weighs about 800 lbs. However, the sheriff's office is unsure how many slabs actually fell on the workers.
The sheriff's office and OSHA are investigating.
The two men have been identified as: Christopher J. Klosin, 38, of Barker, and Roger A. Mangine, 62, of Newfane. Police are still investigating.
XPO Logistics issued this statement:
“We’re saddened to report that a tragic accident occurred this morning at our facility in Lockport, NY that resulted in the death of two of our colleagues. We’re working with our safety team and local law enforcement to understand the circumstances under which this tragedy occurred. Our deepest sympathies are with their families and our Lockport team members.”