Bryan Dodge, 33, killed in lumber mill accident at Freres Lumber Mill in Mill City
Modified Date:
Thu, 09/18/2014 - 3:53pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, September 17, 2014Lumber mill worker killed in wood press accident in Mill City
A 33-year-old Mill City lumber mill worker was killed late Wednesday when a wood press he was repairing activated and crushed him.
Deputies investigate death at Mill City lumber mill
The 33-year-old, a married father of four daughters, grew up in the Santiam Canyon area. He was a capable and hard-working employee who had been with the company for more than 12 years, said Rob Freres, executive vice president of Freres Lumber.
Bryan Dodge, a millwright, was killed at about 11 p.m. at the Freres Lumber mill. The Linn County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death, along with Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Bryan Dodge
City:
Mill City, ORCounty:
Linn County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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