"A 71-year-old cranberry bog worker died Friday after equipment rolled over him, pinning him underneath while he was working, the Bourne Police Department said. According to a press release, the Bourne Police responded to the cranberry bogs behind 1054 County Road at 8:26 a.m. for a workplace accident. When police arrived, the officers found the man "pinned" under some equipment. Officers and paramedics provided CPR but pronounced the man dead."
"In a statement, state Rep. Steve Xiarhos, who represents Bourne, said, "My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this heartbreaking time." "This is a difficult reminder of the important work our farmers do every single day," Xiarhos said. "They work long hours, seven days a week, often in challenging conditions, to support their families and to help feed all of us.""
A 71-year-old Bourne resident operating equipment in a cranberry bog was pinned when the machine rolled over, and was found by police and first responders. Officers and paramedics performed CPR, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred behind 1054 County Road and was reported at 8:26 a.m. Investigations are being conducted by the Bourne Police Department, Massachusetts State Police Detectives, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. No further information is available. Local officials and the Bourne Police Department expressed condolences, and Rep. Steve Xiarhos acknowledged the efforts of co-workers and first responders and noted the risks farmers face.
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