MILWAUKEE — An employee at a Palermo’s Pizza manufacturing facility in Milwaukee was killed after he was crushed by a robotic machine, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The office identified the employee as Robert Cherone, 45.
Watch: Death under investigation at Palermo’s Pizza manufacturing facility
An investigation into his death is underway, according to a statement from a spokesperson for Palermo’s Pizza, who said the “tragic incident” happened early Wednesday morning at the facility near 38th and Lincoln.
The spokesperson confirmed the company is cooperating with government officials in “gathering facts” and will support the employee’s family and next of kin.
The spokesperson added that the company will also offer counseling and support services to Palermo’s team.
You can read the full statement below.
“The tragic accident that took an employee’s life earlier today is a terrible incident that is being fully investigated. We are cooperating with government officials and gathering facts. Palermo’s will be supporting the employee’s family and next of kin. We will also be offering counseling and support services to the Palermo’s team during this difficult time.”
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