U.S. Coast Guard: Ship worker dies after falling 50 feet

HOUSTON – A man died Saturday afternoon after a work-related accident on a ship in the Houston Ship Channel, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

U.S. Coast Guard officials said the employee was trying to connect a pipe to a crane around 4 p.m. when he lost his balance. Deputies said the worker dropped 50 feet, landing onto the ship.

The ship was sitting in Buffalo Bayou near Industrial Road when the incident happened. 

The man was dead when emergency crews arrived, according to deputies. 

The Coast Guard is investigating.

We will report more information when its available.