Police: Man dies in industrial workplace accident in Phoenix

Authorities are trying to determine how a 27-year-old man died in an industrial workplace accident Tuesday near Arizona State University’s downtown Phoenix campus.

The incident, according to Sgt. Margaret Cox, happened near the area of 1st Avenue and Van Buren Street shortly before noon. The man was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Sgt. Cox says the investigation is in its early stages. Phoenix Police, Arizona State University, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are involved. 

The man's name has not been released.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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