Man dies from LG&E Mill Creek plant industrial incident

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A recent industrial incident at the LG&E Mill Creek plant has caused the death of a man.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 41-year-old Michael Sallengs died from his injuries on Monday at 11:45 p.m. LG&E confirmed that Sallengs was a contractor from the Wood Group.

LG&E also said it is working with the Louisville Metro Police Department during this investigation and that there will be an internal investigation in the Wood Group.

The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District responded to the incident with Louisville Metro EMS. Personnel treated Sallengs and then he was pronounced dead on the scene.

This is a developing story.