Winston Plywood & Veneer releases statement following fatal industrial accident

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Winston Plywood & Veneer has released the following statement after an industrial accident Monday morning.

Winston County coroner Scott Gregory has identified the victim in the accident as Brandon Foster.

Sources tell WCBI that Foster was working on a wood chipping machine when the incident happened.

Read the statement from Winston Plywood & Veneer below:

A Winston Plywood & Veneer team member died Tuesday in an accident at the company’s facility in Louisville. The mill has been temporarily closed and the company is working closely with local officials, first responders, clergy and crisis support personnel at this time. 

“Winston Plywood is devasted by the loss of our friend and colleague as a result of this accident,” said Bruce Warren, CEO of Winston Plywood. “Our team at the mill is a family in every way, and our family has suffered a gut-wrenching loss today. We don’t have any words to express our profound grief, and we are praying with his family.”

We are working with local authorities to assist in its ongoing investigation into the accident and ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time. 

Foster’s body has been sent to Pearl for an autopsy.