A 46-year-old man died at Dow Chemical’s plant in Oyster Creek, Texas, Tuesday. Via The Facts, Michael Brooks of Alvin, Texas, was found unconscious after entering a confined space entry vessel. Brooks was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Brooks was an employee of Fluor.
Brazoria County investigators said the cause of Brooks’ death is not yet known. His body has been taken to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy.