Lumber worker killed by forklift

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- 19 Jan 2023 ( #1111 ) - Rutherfordton, NC, United States
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Death at Parton Lumber
Death at Parton Lumber

A person has been killed in a workplace accident in Rutherford County, according to local media reports.

The reports quote the Rutherford County Sheriff confirming a worker died after being hit by a forklift at Parton Lumber Company.

The identity of the victim has not been revealed, nor is there any information about the circumstances.

Family-owned Parton Lumber employs around 130 people and is a major producer of Appalachian lumber.

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