A sawmill worker died after being struck in the abdomen by a piece of wood that was forcefully ejected from a machine in Benevides, Pará, Brazil.

The accident occurred on Tuesday at a sawmill in the Murinim district. Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby medical facility, but he later died from his injuries.

Preliminary reports indicate that the piece of wood was expelled at high speed during the operation of the equipment, hitting the worker with significant force.

Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and whether workplace safety procedures were being followed.