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USPS employee found dead inside mail machine: Report
Nicholas John Acker, 36, was found dead after being stuck 6-8 hours in mail machinery at the USPS Allen Park distribution center, with investigation ongoing.
- Nicholas John Acker, 36, was discovered inside a mail handling machine Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the United States Postal Service Detroit Network Distribution Center in Allen Park after maintenance reported the finding.
- Allen Park Police called the death `accidental` and said the man had been dead for 6-8 hours before firefighters arrived, while U.S. Postal Service authorities lead the investigation.
- Acker had worked about a year as a mechanic at the Allen Park NDC and had gotten engaged to Stephanie Jaszcz 10 days before his death, with family remembrances calling him generous and thoughtful.
- The United States Postal Service said Monday it is `deeply saddened` by the loss and confirmed the Detroit Network Distribution Center remains fully operational during the agency inquiry.
- Family members say unanswered questions about safety and timing remain as the autopsy timeline is expected to take 4-6 months, and current employees at the Allen Park NDC had raised safety concerns.
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