Man, 37, dies in industrial accident at Kennecott

HERRIMAN — A 37-year-old man is dead after an industrial accident Thursday at the Brigham Canyon Mine at Rio Tinto Kennecott.

Preliminary information indicates the man, identified as Brian Cameli, was working on heavy equipment inside a maintenance shop when a large boom attached to the equipment gave out, fell and struck the man, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

Employees rendered first aid to Cameli until first responders arrived. Though crews attempted lifesaving measures, Cameli ultimately died at the scene.

A medical helicopter was initially dispatched but later called off, the sheriff's office said.

"These types of incidents are tragic for everyone involved," Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Mr. Cameli's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time."

No other information was immediately available. The incident remains under investigation.

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