Falling Log Crushes Andrew Gullen's Leg on the River
A tragic accident on the Snohomish River leaves a young logger struggling for survival, highlighting the brutal toll of frontier labor.
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Andrew Gullen was injured while working on the river when a log struck him and crushed his leg.
The report states that he is in a fair way to save the use of the limb.
“Andrew Gullen, while at his work, had his leg crushed by a falling log.”
The precarious nature of the timber industry defined early Snohomish, with workers often facing permanent injury without a social safety net. Today, while workplace safety has evolved, the region continues to grapple with the economic vulnerability of those working in its foundational industries.
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