UPDATE (Sept. 3, 2026): El Paso Police said 36-year-old Ramiro Aaron Sanchez died while performing maintenance on heavy machinery.
Police said the equipment fell on him.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the incident.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. EPPD is continuing the investigation.
UPDATE (11:57 p.m.): Wagner Equipment Co. posted a statement about Wednesday’s industrial death.
“Earlier today, a serious incident occurred involving one of our employees in El Paso, Texas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the employee, their family, coworkers, and all those affected during this difficult time.
Out of respect for those involved and the ongoing investigation, we are not able to provide additional details at this time. We appreciate your understanding and respect for the privacy of those affected.”
Wagner Equipment is a Caterpillar equipment dealer in New Mexico and West Texas. It specializes in parts, service, sales and rental.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is investigating an “industrial death” in Northwest El Paso Wednesday.
El Paso Police Department Detective Judy Ovidedo said heavy machinery fell onto a man in his mid-30s.
EPPD said the call came in at 10:05 a.m. The Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death on the 7200 block Paseo Del Norte near Reyes Elementary School.
A man in his mid-30s died after heavy machinery fell on him, according to El Paso police. The police’s Crime Against Persons Unit is investigating it as an “industrial death.”
(Courtesy: KVIA)
Detective Oviedo said the area around the scene will be closed off for several hours.
At the scene, ABC-7 saw a medical examiner truck, El Paso police and Canutillo Independent School District police.
Police didn’t identify the man.