Barboursville, W.Va. (AP) -- Barboursville Police say a worker has died in an industrial accident.

Sgt. Chris Staten says the male worker was in an accident involving heavy machinery at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sulzer Metco Coatings in Barboursville.

Staten says the accident occurred in the facility's shipping and receiving area. The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Staten says the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.