Death Of Worker Killed By Falling Steel Beam Investigated In Oakland Park

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - Authorities said a steel plant employee was killed when a beam fell on him in Oakland Park.

Juan Ayala, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene last Thursday at Steel Fabricator LLC, according to a Broward Sheriff's Office news release.

Ayala had been welding an I-beam when it somehow became dislodged and fell on top of him, officials said.

Homicide detectives and officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the death.

No foul play was immediately suspected.

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