Fatal accident at Raute's project installation site in China

RAUTE CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 19 APRIL 2021 at 1:30 a.m.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT RAUTE'S PROJECT INSTALLATION SITE IN CHINA

A serious workplace accident occurred at Raute's project installation site in China on April 15, 2021. Raute’s employee was seriously injured and later died as a consequence of falling pressed under a lift platform.

This unfortunate accident occurred in connection of maintenance work of lift platforms in a project site where, in addition to Raute, also several other operators were working. During a break of Raute’s assembly team, one security locking in the lift platform of a lay-up line was removed by another operator due to misunderstanding based on lack of information, and when returning to work, Raute’s assembler fell pressed under the lift platform.

"Our thoughts are with the deceased's family and colleagues. We have informed the personnel working with the project on site and are giving them the needed support. Raute is committed to protecting the health, safety and environment of our people, customers, partners and the communities where we operate. Everyone has the right to a safe work environment. Investigation of the accident has been started and corrective actions will be implemented to continuously improve our processes and routines to ensure safety," says Tapani Kiiski, President and CEO of Raute Corporation.  

Raute has initiated an incident investigation, in co-operation with the customer, local authority and other operators at the site.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Mr. Tapani Kiiski, President and CEO, mobile +358 400 814 148

 

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RAUTE IN BRIEF:

Raute is a technology and service company that operates worldwide. Raute’s customers are companies operating in the wood products industry that manufacture veneer, plywood, LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and sawn timber. Its technology offering covers the entire production process for veneer, plywood and LVL and special measurement equipment for sawn timber. As a supplier of mill-scale projects, Raute is a global market leader both in the plywood and LVL industries. Additionally, Raute’s full-service concept includes technology services ranging from spare parts deliveries to regular maintenance and equipment modernizations. Raute’s head office is located in Lahti, Finland. The company’s other production plants are located in Kajaani, Finland, the Vancouver area of Canada, the Shanghai area of China and in Pullman, Washington, USA. Raute’s net sales in 2020 were EUR 115.0 million. The Group’s headcount at the end of 2020 was 751. More information about the company can be found at www.raute.com.