Worker Juan Medina died on a manlift at International Paper after a boiler platform collapsed as a demolition crew was working to cut through pipes to remove it, in Savannah, Georgia

UPDATE: International Paper identifies worker killed in boiler platform collapse 

Tuesday, June 12th 2018
By WTOC Staff




International Paper identifies worker killed in boiler platform collapseUPDATE: Worker killed after boiler platform collapses at International Paper


A worker died at International Paper Tuesday after a boiler platform collapsed as a demolition crew was working to cut through pipes to remove it.

According to Savannah Fire, first responders were dispatched at 8:26 a.m. to 1201 West Lathrop Ave.

Juan Medina was working in a manlift when he became trapped beneath the wreckage during the collapse.

Savannah Fire’s Technical Rescue Team cleared a passage through the mass of metal boiler pipes and cut through a metal plate to access the victim where they found him deceased.

Chatham County Police and International Paper’s Emergency Response Team are working to determine a safe method to recover the victim.

Officials with International Paper have provided a statement.

“We are saddened to learn of the loss of one of our contractor team members, Juan Medina. This is a difficult day for all of us here at the Savannah mill and our thoughts are with Juan’s family, friends and colleagues. We are working with authorities to determine the cause of this accident and we will share the findings once we are able to do so. Safety is paramount for all of us at International Paper, which makes today’s news that much more difficult to process.”?