41-Year-Old Dead after Fall at Liberty Denim

A 41-year-old man has died after falling into a machine while he was working at the Liberty Denim plant.

LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) — A 41-year-old man has died after falling into a machine while he was working at the Liberty Denim plant.

Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelly says Lewis Smith II fell into the rollers around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Kelly says an autopsy was performed, but it will be at least six weeks before she gets the results.

Police in Liberty are investigating the accident.

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