A worker lost his life on Wednesday in an accident at a West Virginia factory.  The accident occurred at Sulzer Metco Coatings.

The man who died was 56 years-old. The official cause of death was labeled as severe trauma to his upper torso.  The man died after being pulled into a large lathe machinery.  When this happened, the mans upper torso was damaged significantly. This occurred in the Shipping and Receiving section of the facility. Emergency officials, police, and investigators responded to the incident when it occurred on Wednesday. 

Little details were initially released and the accident is currently being investigated. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.