Tragic, Fatal Paper Mill Industrial Accident in Franklin, Virginia (VA)
According to an online news report published on 13newsnow.com, a worker was tragically killed in a workplace accident that occurred at the International Paper mill located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.* Law enforcement officers are currently investigating the fatal accident that occurred around 9 pm at the International Paper mill in Franklin, Virginia.
Emergency responders who arrived at the Franklin paper mill learned the industrial accident involved a large crane. The victim was trapped inside the crane wreckage, and emergency responders work to extricate a worker from the wrecked crane. Unfortunately, the crane operator passed away from his injuries.
The Virginia OSHA and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Norfolk were called to the crane accident scene as well. The three governmental agencies will be working together in the investigation. Isle of Wight County Investigators executed a preliminary investigation, and the preliminary investigation results with be provided to the Virginia OSHA inspectors. Virginia OSHA is tasked with understanding how the accident happened.
The name of the victim was not released. No other information was provided.
The International Paper mill issued a statement, "The Franklin Team is incredibly saddened by this news. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of our co-worker during this difficult time."
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https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/person-killed-in-franklin-paper-mill-industrial-accident/291-cb9ac676-5342-4ac4-a446-23d0e6d1e4b7