Industrial Accident Claims Life of Mark Peters in Westport, Massachusetts – October 10, 2025
On October 10, 2025, a fatal workplace accident occurred at Mid City Scrap in Westport, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of Mark Peters, 49, of Taunton. According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III, emergency personnel responded to the scene around 11 a.m. after reports of a severe industrial incident. Peters sustained a crushing injury to his lower extremities and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident remains under investigation but is not considered suspicious. Occupational safety officials are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the accident as part of standard procedure. The event marks another tragic reminder of the inherent dangers present in industrial and recycling operations throughout the region.
