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1 dead in work-related incident in Hiram

HIRAM, Ga. — Hiram police confirm one person is dead as a result of a work-related accident.

The accident happened at Crist Roofing at 488 Hiram Douglasville Hwy. in Hiram.

According to police, it happened about 3:30 p.m. Thursday and involved an employee.

Police said the incident involed a piece of roofing behind the building.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been called in to investigate.