TAMPA, Fla. — A man was killed in a work site accident Thursday morning in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Rescue crews said they responded around 11:16 a.m. to a work site on East Adamo Drive near North 50th Street. Sky 10 flew over the area just after noon Thursday, which showed first responders and police outside Tampa Tank, Inc. a structural steel business.
Fire Rescue did not specify who the man worked for.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, they said they found a man who had died as a result of an accident with an auger, a type of drilling tool.
No other details have been released by authorities. Fire Rescue said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the accident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
What is an auger?
An auger is a tool used to drill holes into the ground and other materials. The spiral-shaped tool can be used in construction and for various other uses. They vary in size depending on their specific use.