SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A young man is dead following a construction accident that happened on Monday in Savannah.

The worker has been identified as 20-year-old Daniel Blackmore by the Chatham County Police Department and a family member.

Officers responded to the incident Monday at an industrial workplace located at 100 Seapoint Boulevard, near the President Street extension.

Blackmore was found dead on the scene. Officials say he was killed by a heavy piece of equipment.

News 3 is told Blackmore was employed by D.E.A. Construction Inc. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident.