Man dies after falling into a non-operational rock grinder in Indio

A man was killed Tuesday following an industrial accident in Indio.

Sheriffs deputies were called to the 38000 Block of Monroe Street near the Quarry Hi-Grade Materials Facility at approximately 6:43 a.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies located a man who had fallen into a non-operational rock grinder. The man was trapped after rocks and other debris fell on top of him, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Authorities were able to remove the man from the grinder, however, he suffered major injuries and was rushed to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The coroner's office will not release the identity of the victim at this time due to privacy and to allow time to notify the next of kin.