Columbia Co. investigators on scene after man falls into industrial wood chipper

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Columbia County Investigators are on the scene in reference to a man falling into an industrial wood chipper.

According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, investigators are currently on the scene at Pollard Lumber Company on Washington Road.

Investigators state that Ralph Pickens, 63, entered an industrial conveyer wood chipper.

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CID and Crime Scene are currently on the scene, and the Coroner is en route.

Count on WJBF News Channel 6 as we will bring you the latest coverage on this ongoing investigation.

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