Mysuru: In a tragic incident, a worker was crushed to death after he accidentally came in contact with a machine at a J K Tyres factory in Metagalli on Thursday.

The deceased, identified as Ravi (22), was working as a daily wager. He was working in the tube section when his hand accidentally slipped into the machine crushing the upper part of his body.

Metagalli police have registered a case and are investigating.