An oil field worker was killed in a workplace accident in south Maverick County, near El Indio.
According to a report from the Maverick County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred about 1:30 PM on Friday.
Maverick County Sheriff, Tom Schmerber, said the victim was from Edinburgh, and worked installing pipelines.
He said the victim received a severe blow to the head when a metal cap shot out of one of the pipelines striking him in the head and killing him instantly.
JP Dora Madera arrived at the scene to pronounce the man deceased. Authorities are working to locate the family to notify them of his death.
The case remains under investigation by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department.