Michael Porter Obituary, Death: Mason worker struck by payloader while working in Nassau, police say.
Michael Porter Obituary, Death – A tragic workplace accident in North Lawrence resulted in the death of a mason yard worker on Monday morning, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred on Johnson Road, where a 33-year-old employee was operating a large payloader within the mason yard. During the course of his work, the heavy machinery struck another worker, later identified as 54-year-old Michael Porter of Bellport.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene and transported Porter to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead.
Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. At this time, no further details have been released regarding potential factors that contributed to the incident or whether any workplace safety violations are being considered.
Authorities continue to gather information, and it remains unclear if any charges will be filed.
