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Investigation into metal plant death

Apr 29 2008 Media Wales

HEALTH and safety officials are investigating after the death of a worker in Newport.

Adrian Turner, 50, died at the Sims Metal UK scrap and recycling plant, in Alexandra Dock, Newport, just after 8am yesterday.

Police were called to the incident and Mr Turner, of Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokesman said they are carrying out a joint investigation into the circumstances with the  Health and Safety Executive.

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