John Evanoff, a 30-year-old East Penn worker, died after falling into a lead refining kettle at the firm’s smelting department at its Lyon Station campus in Pennsylvania late evening on March 6. He was pronounced dead a few hours later.

A forensic pathologist at the scene described the fatality as accidental.

The smelting facility was shut down for the day before the body could be removed.

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun an investigation.

East Penn Manufacturing said that it was ‘deeply saddened’ and was working closely with OSHA and local authorities on an investigation into the cause of the accident.

“Our deepest condolences and sympathies go to the family, friends, and loved ones,” the company said. “Our hearts are tremendously grieved by this tragic and terrible loss.”

He leaves behind Victoria, his wife of nine years, and his son Grayson.