PICTURED: Grave-digger, 42, is killed after being buried alive under more than seven feet of dirt
Rodwin Allicock, 42, had been working inside the grave at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai Thursday when it collapsed on him at around 8.30am
Co-workers attempted to dig the Coram resident from inside the grave, which was more than seven feet deep
Despite life-saving efforts, Allicock was pronounced dead at the scene
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Coram resident from inside the grave, which was more than seven feet deep.
First responders from four area fire departments arrived at the scene, along with representatives from the Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section, but Allicok could not be saved.
Rodwin Allicock Coram Long Island cemetery worker killed. Pictured, Washington Memorial Park, Mount Sinai where the grave digger was killed in freak accident.
Cause of freak accident unknown
Allicock was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician’s assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Center.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident in addition to the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad.