(KAIR)--The investigation into this week's industrial accident-related death of an Atchison man is continuing, with the company, where Gerald Weidler worked, issuing a statement regarding what they call "a tragic incident" that claimed the life of the 30-year-old.

Weidler died Monday while at work at Atchison Tubular Services, located at the Shannon Industrial Park, 3-miles west of Atchison. Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, following what the company calls "the untimely death of one of [their] valued employees," told MSC Radio News Weidler "was working on what is known as a pipe trimmer machine" at the time of his death.

The company's release, which sends out condolences to Weidler's family, friends, and colleagues, says "Atchison Tubular Services has launched a thorough investigation in cooperation with local authorities and relevant regulatory bodies to determine the cause and to prevent such tragedies in the future.” The release adds that the company "is fully cooperating with the local law enforcement and OSHA" during the investigation, with the company noting that it's also "reviewing [its] safety protocols and procedures to identify any areas for improvement and to implement additional measures to safeguard" employees.

The release, posted in full below, closes by saying "further details will be provided as they become available," with the company requesting "that the privacy of the family be respected during this time of mourning."

The fatal accident occurred around 10:45 Monday morning, with the Atchison Police and Fire Departments joined in responding to the scene by Atchison County EMS. However, as the company's release notes, "despite immediate emergency response efforts," [Weidler] succumbed to [his] injuries."

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Editor's note: The following release was issued Wednesday, June 12, 2024.