A Taunton man is dead after a crushing accident at a Westport metal recycling plant. First responders rushed 49-year-old Mark Peters to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. While foul play isn't suspected, officials, including OSHA, are investigating the incident at Mid City Scrap to determine if safety protocols were followed and what could have prevented this tragic workplace accident. The community seeks answers and hopes for improved safety measures to protect workers in the future.

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