Contractor killed in steel mill accident; 39-year-old Michael Samuelsson died from falling debris at Arcelor-Mittal in East Chicago

November 13, 2013 (EAST CHICAGO, Ill.)

It appears falling debris killed 39-year-old Michael Samuelsson at Arcelor-Mittal.

The coroner ruled the death accidental.

Two other contractors were also hurt in the accident.

The company says it's extremely saddened by what happened and will conduct a joint investigation along with the United Steelworkers.

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