Sheriff ID’s Grand Island man killed in work accident

Authorities Identified the Grand Island man killed Monday in a work accident.
Authorities Identified the Grand Island man killed Monday in a work accident.(KPTV)
Published: Feb. 9, 2022 at 5:01 PM CST
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hall County Sheriff Wednesday said Gavin Schwartz, 20, Grand Island, died in a work accident Monday.

The accident happened Monday afternoon at Mid-Nebraska Disposal at 7337 Blender Road about three miles west of Grand Island.

When deputies arrived on scene, they determined an employee had fallen into a baler machine and became stuck. The man suffered severe injuries. He was transported to CHI Health St. Francis where he died.

Authorities do not suspect foul play.

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