WESTWEGO, La. —

A New Orleans film worker died while working on a set in Westwego Monday.

According to the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office, James "Trapper" McEvoy was working on a set when he was electrocuted during an accident on set. Advertisement

An autopsy is currently being conducted.

IATSE Local 478, the production company McEvoy was working for at the time of his death, issued the following statement regarding the accident:

IATSE Local 478 posted this to their social media:

"Today we grieve the loss of one of our fellow members who was killed in a tragic incident on a production filming in Louisiana.

"Our deepest condolences are with the family who lost a loved one, and the crew who lost a friend and colleague. All workers have a right to safety on the job.

"We have engag

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