Thursday, September 20, 2018

Richard Foss of Prineville, Oregon was crushed to death at Woodgrain Millwork in Fruitland, Idaho, when a piece of equipment fell on top of him as he was unloading it




Man dies after crushed in accident at Fruitland mill

By Katy Moeller

kmoeller@idahostatesman.com


September 19, 2018



Fruitland, Idaho

A 60-year-old man suffered fatal injuries Wednesday at Woodgrain Millwork in Fruitland, according to Fruitland Police and the Payette County coroner.

The victim was identified by the coroner as: Richard Foss of Prineville, Oregon.

Foss was making a delivery to the mill site.  A piece of equipment fell on top of Foss when he was unloading it, Payette County Coroner Keith Schuller said.

An autopsy will be performed at the Ada County Coroner’s Office on Thursday, Schuller said. Fruitland is about 55 miles northwest of Boise.

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Emergency personnel were called to the mill site on Northwest 16th Street at 9:48 a.m. for a report of a man under a piece of equipment, Fruitland Police said in a press release.

The man was not responsive but was still breathing, police said. Officers and paramedics initiated life-saving measures. He was transported to St. Luke’s hospital in Fruitland, where he later died from his injuries.







Woodgrain Millwork is a moulding and millwork manufacturer and supplier dedicated to delivering “best in class” service and millwork products to all customers. Woodgrain provides an integrated supply chain of both international and domestic mills. Mills are strategically located throughout the world, offering multiple options to secure product with shorter lead-times and flexible delivery options. Woodgrain Millwork's diverse product offering includes; moulding, prefinished moulding, door shop products, and window parts. Our branded products include Finished Elegance, DecraMold, BlockShop, Flexgrain, LifeTech, and LifePlast.