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Teenager dies after industrial accident in Florence County

Florence County Sheriff's Office
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A teenager has died after an industrial accident at Florence Hardwoods.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office says a 911 call came in for an unresponsive 16-year-old male shortly before 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning of last week.

Deputies and paramedics responded.

The teen was taken to Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson and later transferred to Milwaukee Children’s Hospital.

The teenager died of his injuries July First.

An investigation is ongoing, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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