A worker has died in an industrial accident at Golden Pass LNG, according to Jefferson County SO Captain Crystal Holmes.

Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. declared the worker dead at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Collins said the deceased man was not from the local area and has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the accident, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will also be involved in the inquiry.

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