ORLANDO, Fla. – An investigation is underway after a Delta Air Lines staff member died while on the job at Orlando International Airport, officials said.

Delta Airlines said the incident happened Thursday evening and is working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway.

OSHA said it has opened an investigation into the incident but noted the agency has six months to complete its probe and is unable to share additional information in the meantime.

“The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of a team member while on the job at Orlando International Airport on the evening of May 7,” the airline said in a statement. “We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time.”

Operations at Delta’s Orlando station were paused Thursday evening while investigators worked the scene. One flight departure was canceled as a result, though affected customers were accommodated on other flights.

Delta noted that safety is the airline’s top core value.

In a statement to News 6, Orlando International Airport said it is mourning the loss of a staff member who died while working at the airport.

The MCO community is deeply saddened about the loss of an airport staff member, and we send our condolences to his friends and family.

Orlando International Airport

The Orlando Police Department said it’s conducting a death investigation inside the airside terminal, and the probe is having minimal impact on airport operations. Preliminary information suggests the incident was “accidental in nature”.

Police added that no additional details are being released at this time.

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