HCSO: Construction site worker killed in industrial accident in SW Houston

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The Harris County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a deadly industrial accident in southwest Houston

Authorities said the incident occurred on the 14800 block of Almeda, near West Riley Road. 

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said it appears a construction site worker, while operating a heavy equipment machine, struck another worker. 

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The worker that was struck was pronounced dead. 

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An investigation is now underway.