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West Monroe LA Graphic Packaging International Death Reported Wednesday Involving Forklift Operator

OUACHITA PARISH, LA. (THECOUNT) — A death has occurred at Graphic Packaging International Beverage Plant on Jonesboro Rd in West Monroe, LA, according to Thursday reports.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating after responding to a call of a fatal incident at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

OPSO say the death involved a forklift operator. It is unclear if the forklift driver was the fatality.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

OPSO says the incident is classified as an industrial accident at this point, reports KONE.

The name of the victim has not been released.

OPSO has not released any other information regarding the accident.

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Geo quick facts: West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated on the Ouachita River, across from the neighboring city of Monroe. The two cities are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana – Wikipedia.

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