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Man dies at firewood processing facility in central Minnesota, say officials

Man dies at firewood processing facility in central Minnesota, say officials
Man dies at firewood processing facility in central Minnesota, say officials 00:32

MINNEAPOLIS — A 39-year-old man has died after an accident at a firewood processing plant outside of Little Falls. 

The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at a plant at 233rd street just north of Fort Ripley Township. 

When they arrived on scene, they found the man trapped in a firewood processing machine. 

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Sheriff's deputies and first responders attempted to save his life but were not able to. The man died at the scene. 

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