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Oldbury worker dies after being trapped in factory machinery

A worker died after becoming trapped in machinery at factory.

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Jamie Peacock, aged 40, from Oldbury, suffered serious injuries last Wednesday and died in hospital on Monday.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation following the incident at steel firm Camtrex in Birmingham.

A spokesman for Camtrex said: "We can confirm an accident occurred on March 22 involving Jamie Peacock.

"Tragically, Jamie later died as a result of his injuries. We are fully co-operating with the HSE's investigation of the circumstances of the accident.

"We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Jamie's family."

West Midlands Police spokeswoman Kate Baker said: "Police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old man following an industrial accident at Camtrex.

"Officers attended the factory at 3pm on Wednesday, March 22."

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