Man crushed by about 2,000 pounds of metal while at work, coroner says

EASLEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens County Coroner’s Office said a man is dead after he was crushed by about 2,000 pounds of metal while at work on Monday.

According to the coroner, the call came in at around 10 a.m. in reference to a death along Powdersville Road in Easley.

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said it appears to be an accidental workplace incident and does not appear to be suspicious.

The coroner identified the victim as 31-year-old Dillon Sant Jean-Schultz. Curbtender Sweepers, LLC confirmed that Jean-Schultz worked for the company and died in an accident outside the facility.

The South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also investigating the incident.

Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more details.