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Investigation ongoing into death of General Chemical employee

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- The investigation into an employee's death at an Augusta chemical plant is still ongoing.

Isiah Scott, 62, was found dead back in December on top of a railroad tanker car at General Chemical.

Emergency crews were not able to revive him.

The tanker was filled with molten sulfur, but investigators say there were no signs of injuries or burns and that Scott was wearing the right protective gear.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death.

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