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Man killed in work accident involving auger in Tampa: TFR

Deadly auger accident
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TAMPA, Fla. — A man was killed in a work site accident in Tampa, according to officials.

Tampa Fire Rescue said the accident happened around 11:15 a.m. in the 5200 block of Adamo Drive.

When fire rescue crews arrived, they found a man who was involved in a fatal accident involving an auger.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating the incident.

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