Two Workers Die in Separate Mill Accidents Six Days Apart

“Ricky was a valued and respected member of our Savannah team and was an employee at our mill for more than two years,” International Paper said through a statement. “We are deeply saddened by the death of our team member and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ricky’s family and friends.”

On Aug. 25, 35-year-old Brant Munster, a contract worker with Somatex Crane, died at a NewPage mill in Rumford, ME, after falling from a crane, WCSH-TV reported.