Authorities in Pontotoc County are investigating a fatal workplace accident after a subcontractor fell through the roof of the Ashley Furniture manufacturing facility in Ecru on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., according to Pontotoc County Coroner Jody Riddle. Riddle confirmed the victim—an adult male employed by an outside contractor—died at the scene after falling through the structure’s roof.
Officials are withholding the victim’s name pending official notification of his next of kin…