Savannah Sugar Refinery releases statement regarding recent death incident

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Sugar Refinery released a statement regarding a death incident.

According to the Chatham County Coroner’s Office, a 61-year-old male died on Friday morning.

The cause of the death is still under investigation and it’s being investigated as an accident. A man was working in a silo when a high pressure water blaster exploded.

The Chatham County Police Department says the department responded to an “industrial accident” at the refinery last week.

The Savannah Sugar Refinery statement is listed below:

“We are still gathering details regarding the accident at the U.S. Sugar Savannah Refinery. Our prayers are with all involved. We continue to fully cooperate with local law enforcement on this matter. Further inquiries should be directed to local authorities,” Judy Clayton Sanchez, Senior Director for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs said.