WEST Mercia Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have opened a joint investigation into the 'unexplained' death of a worker at an aerospace company in Worcestershire.
According to police, emergency services were called to an industrial incident at Mettis Aerospace on Windsor Road in Redditch at around 12.45pm yesterday (Thursday, September 10).
Despite the efforts of those at the scene, a man in his 50s died, and police say his next of kin has been informed.
The man's death is being treated as 'unexplained' and a joint investigation involving West Mercia Police and HSE is underway.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “The man’s death is being treated as unexplained, and a joint investigation is underway with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).”
A spokesperson for HSE confirmed that they were aware of the incident and 'making enquiries' and said that an HSE inspector is attending the site in Redditch today (Friday, September 11).
A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: “We are aware of this incident and are making enquiries. An HSE inspector is attending the site today.”
In a statement sent to the Redditch Advertiser, Mettis Aerospace chief executive Jeremy Cieslik confirmed that the company was cooperating with authorities.
He said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the death of one of our colleagues on site.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.
“We are cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the circumstances and are supporting those affected.
“Out of respect for the individual and their family's privacy, we are not able to share further details at this stage
“We are aware of this incident and are making enquiries. An HSE inspector is attending the site today.”
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