Rickey P. Clark Jr., 30, of Temple was killed in an industrial accident about 9 a.m. Wednesday at Lock Joint Tube of Texas, 3601 Eberhardt Road, officials said.

Justice of the Peace David Barfield, Precinct 3, Place 1, pronounced him dead at 9:20 a.m. and ordered an autopsy at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. He said Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident.

Lt. Rick Ashe of the Temple Police Department said since it was an accident the police will not be taking any action. A police chaplain notified the victim