Man trapped in shredding machine in central Berks dies

1 dead after incident at Muhlenberg Twp. records management facility

There is no word at this time on the circumstances leading up to the incident or the identity of the person killed.

Man trapped in shredding machine in central Berks dies

One man died after being trapped in a shredding machine Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Vital Records Control in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

Man trapped in shredding machine in central Berks County dies

Berks County coroners were called Wednesday to an industrial incident involving a shredding machine in Muhlenberg Township, according to emergency reports. Emergency crews were deployed about 3:50 p.m. to rescue one man trapped in a shredding machine at Vital Records Control, a records storage facility at 1110 Commons Boulevard. The man was unresponsive and still trapped when emergency workers arrived. Coroners were called shortly after and emer…

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Man dies after becoming trapped in shredding machine at Muhlenberg Township facility

A man died Wednesday afternoon after becoming trapped in a shredding machine at a document storage facility in Muhlenberg Township. According to initial emergency radio reports, a male worker was reported to have fallen into a shredding machine shortly before 4:00 p.m. First responders arriving on scene found the man unconscious and fully entrapped in the equipment. The Berks County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene, and a coroner’s vehic…