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Sheriff: 19-year-old killed in industrial accident at Ottawa Co. business

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Deadly industrial accident
Posted at 6:07 PM, Apr 18, 2023

GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly industrial accident that happened Tuesday.

Deputies responded to the accident at A & B Rental near Jenison around 3:15 p.m.

The equipment rental agency is on Chicago Drive, between 18th Avenue and Port Sheldon Street, in Georgetown Township.

Deadly industrial accident

The sheriff’s office says a 19-year-old employee of A & B Rental was hurt while working on a piece of construction equipment.

First responders tried to save the victim’s life, but they were not able to and the victim’s injuries were deadly.

Investigators have not released the victim’s name.

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