Industrial farming accident in Rossburg

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Industrial farming accident in Rossburg

On August 6, 2017 at approximately 7:49 AM the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call in reference to a serious industrial farming accident in northern Darke County. The Darke County Communications Center immediately dispatched Ansonia Rescue, Rossburg Fire, CareFlight and Darke County Deputies to 13291 Cochran Road, Rossburg.

Preliminary investigation revealed Matt S. Rogers (35) of Portland, Indiana is a employee of Howe’s Hens Layer Farm was conducting his daily duties when his arm was caught in a conveyer belt. Mr. Rogers was treated by Ansonia Rescue at the scene and transported to Miami Valley Hostipal by CareFlight. Mr. Roger’s condition is unknown at this time.

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