JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An employee died in an accident at BAE Systems Jacksonville shipyard on Saturday, according to a statement sent from the company.
A spokesperson said the accident happened while the worker was conducting maintenance on a self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT). Read the full statement below:
On Saturday, May 9, one of our employees at our Jacksonville shipyard was involved in a fatal accident while conducting maintenance on a self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT). Our deepest condolences are with the employee’s family, loved ones, and coworkers. The safety of our employees remains our top priority. We will continue to investigate the cause of this tragic accident.
BAE Systems spokesperson
According to its website, BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Jacksonville is a full-service shipyard with welding, pipe fitting, mechanical, and fabrication capabilities.
The shipyard located along the Atlantic coast has a history of vessel repair, maintenance, overhaul, conversion and marine fabrication for domestic, international, commercial and government customers.
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