70-year-old Cochran man dies at work, GBI investigating

GBI agents are investigating the death of 70-year-old Milton Mullis.

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man died while working, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Milton Mullis was hit by a piece of heavy equipment resulting in his death on Wednesday about 9:10 a.m. The death occurred at the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery located on the 100 block of E. Ash Street in Cochran.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Once the investigation is complete, it will be given to the Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.

Anyone with information can contact the GBI regional investigative office in Eastman at 478-374-6988.