Employee killed at Shakopee malt plant

Published 10:10 am Tuesday, January 3, 2017

SHAKOPEE — Police say a man has died in an accident at malt production plant in Shakopee.

KSTP-TV  reports the fatal accident happened about 9:15 p.m. Monday at Rahr Malting Co., which produces and distributes malt brewing supplies.

Authorities say an employee fell into a machine. Firefighters arrived minutes later and pulled the man out, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Officials haven’t provided any other details at this point. The incident remains under investigation.