SCOTT CITY, Mo. (WSIL) -- One person is dead after police said an accident took place at a local rock quarry.

Scott City Police Chief Chris Griggs said police responded to the Colt Rock & Lime quarry where the incident took place at 7:15 a.m. on August 25.

Griggs said an accident took place there resulting in the death of a 23-year-old Perryville man. Griggs said the incident involved machinery.

Agencies responding to the call was the Scott City Police Department, Scott City Fire Department, Scott County Sheriff's Office and Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Crews were on scene for roughly six hours.

Griggs stated the Mine Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

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