Workplace Fatality in Pickens County

The Pickens County Coroner’s Office reported a tragic incident on Monday, where a man lost his life after being crushed by approximately 2,000 pounds of metal at his workplace. The coroner received a call around 10 a.m. regarding a fatality at the NuLife Municipal Truck Center.

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has stated that the incident seems to be an unfortunate workplace accident and there are no suspicions of foul play. The deceased has been identified as Dillon Sant Jean-Schultz, aged 31 of Easley.

The incident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration.