Man killed in industrial accident at millwork company

Police and fire department personnel responded to a fatal industrial accident at a Boston-area millwork company.

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A 28-year-old Boston resident was killed when he was moving a stack of plywood at his workplace, a millwork shop that caused a fatal head injury.

Authorities identified the victim as David Morais, who was killed Sept. 23 at Materia Millwork, 254 Bodwell St., Avon, Massachusetts. Avon Police Department Chief Jeffrey J. Bukunt said that police and fire department personnel responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:56 p.m. on Sept. 23. The caller reported an industrial accident involving a man with a head injury. Avon first responders arrived at the scene and discovered an adult male inside the business suffering from fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
In an Instagram post, the company said it was heartbroken at the death

“We are heartbroken to share that our teammate, David, lost his life in a tragic accident,” the company posted. “David was more than a valued member of our team. He was a friend, a craftsman, and someone we were lucky to know. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

The company said that the well-being of its team is its top priority. They said that as the accident is still being investigated, “we’re unable to share further details right now.”
 

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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).