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Man dead after industrial accident in north Toledo

The victim was identified as 42-year-old Shaun Baker.

TOLEDO, Ohio — A man is dead following an industrial accident in north Toledo Thursday.

The incident occurred sometime around 11 a.m. on Water Street near the railroad tracks.

According to a police report, Shaun Baker, 42, was killed when he was caught in a conveyor system.

According to Pvt. Sterling Rahe with Toledo Fire and Rescue, it was a difficult recovery. 

"We brought a truck crew out to use their platform as well as a tech rescue, (they) were harnessed up, they had safety ropes attached to make sure they were OK walking on top of some elevated positions," Rahe said.

Summit Street was closed between Buckeye and Galena streets while crews investigated.

Credit: WTOL

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