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| Francis “Frankie” Crispen Jr., 28, an employee of Columbia Forest Products, died at the Klamath Falls plant |
Klamath Falls, Oregon
State authorities are investigating an industrial accident that led to the death of a Klamath Falls man during the weekend. The address of the plant is:
Klamath Falls, Oregon
4949 S. Hwy 97
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
On Monday, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed it is investigating the death of Francis “Frankie” Crispen Jr., 28. Crispen was found dead Saturday at Columbia Forest Products, in Klamath Falls, where he was employed.
OSHA spokesperson Aaron Corvin said he was not able to comment on the specifics of the incident. He said it is likely their investigation will conclude in the next three to four months, after which a report detailing their findings will be made public.
Jeff Moresi, human resource manager for Columbia Forest Products’ Klamath Falls location, said they are working closely with OSHA during the investigation. Moresi said the fatal incident occurred Friday evening, but he did not yet have further information.
Klamath County Sheriff Chris Kaber said his agency investigated the matter and found no basis to suspect criminal wrongdoing. Kaber said the incident “appears to be an industrial accident.”
Funeral arrangements for Crispen have yet to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by O’Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel.
This is what Frankie wrote in his Facebook pages, one day prior to his death:
Aim to be triumphant, not successful.
Successful is a figment of your imagination when everything is going right in your life.
Triumphant is being able to overcome obstacles, and goals.
Successful is a figment of your imagination when everything is going right in your life.
Triumphant is being able to overcome obstacles, and goals.
Francis "Frankie" Robert Crispen Jr., July 13, - November 17, 2017. Spartan at Heart, healthy body, healthy spirit, and don't forget the tattoos.
When you bumped into Frankie, you would have been welcomed with a warm handshake, smile and a hug. Always a friend and encourager, he strove to be careful and thoughtful in his words and actions. His gentle spirit, forgiving nature and genuine concern for others served to make Frankie a loyal, faithful friend and family member.
Frankie was a diligent and committed worker. Electrician by trade, he was always striving to improve and this would have been only the beginning of his journey. Frankie enjoyed helping others to become their healthiest self and fulfilled part of that passion by working part time at GNC.
Frankie was survived by his mother and step-up dad, Kay and Dennis Moyette; his father, Francis Crispen Sr.; grandmother, Jessie Redfox; siblings, Vikki Waits, Marc and Sasha Waits, Diana and Celso Alvarado, and Skip Moyette. He was an adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews. He also left behind his fiancee, Ashley Albers, and her daughter, Teh'ya, as well as his treasured puppies, Sammy, Sadie and Penny.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by a reception in the church gym.
In lieu of flowers, funeral attendees are welcome to bring a Christmas gift to be donated to Toys for Tots or non-perishable items for donation to the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank.
Published in Herald And News on Nov. 23, 2017
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Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Columbia’s products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and global services.
Columbia Forest Products Officially Opens New Plant in Boardman, Oregon!!!
June 20, 2013
by lwinkler
June 19, 2013, ribbon cutting at the new Boardman facility.
It’s official, our NEW Columbia Forest Products, Boardman, Oregon plant is now open and helping to produce more of our decorative-quality hardwood plywood products! This newest mill upgrade in Boardman is a $9 million dollar venture that will assure an efficient supply of core veneer to be used at our Columbia Forest Products’ Klamath Falls plywood mill.
The Boardman facility was specifically constructed to be in close proximity to our wood source, GreenWood Tree Plantation, which is a 35,000 acre tree farm and hardwood sawmill complex. The Collins Companies manage the Boardman sawmill and markets lumber under the brand of Pacific Albus, which refers to hybrid poplar varieties developed by GreenWood Resource. The upgrade means poplar veneer will be peeled at the Boardman mill before being transferred to Klamath Falls for drying and gluing.
In 1999, Columbia’s Klamath Falls, Oregon, plant began producing its plywood using logs harvested from Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) certified forestland. Today all of Columbia’s plywood and veneer mills hold FSC chain of custody certified by Rainforest Alliance, an independent, non-governmental organization with the published aims of working to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. By buying products with an FSC label you are supporting the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.