Five fatal workplace accidents took place at Stora Enso locations during 2002: one involving a Stora Enso employee and four involving contractors' employees. In addition, an employee died in a car accident on a business trip.

Varkaus
At the Varkaus Sawmill in Finland, a facility caretaker was run over by a front-end chip loader. Following the accident, action focusing on traffic safety has been taken, including distributing detailed instructions to all Stora Enso and contractor employees.

Cartiberia S.A.
At Cartiberia S.A. in Spain, a contractor's employee died when a forklift turned over. Following the accident, forklift operation instructions have been repeated and employees reminded to follow them in detail.

Celbi
At the Celbi Pulp Mill in Portugal, a contractor's employee died after a fall during a construction project. Following the accident, more focus has been put on safety training and safety rules related to contracted work.

Corbehem
At the Corbehem Paper Mill in France, a contractor's employee died when a tractor turned over. Action focused on safety awareness and proper safety instructions has been taken.

Suzhou
At the Suzhou Paper Mill in China, a contractor's employee died in a fall while repairing drainage pipes. Following the accident, increased attention has been given to safety training and supervision to increase safety awareness among all employees.

Stora Enso France
An employee at the Group's French sales company, Stora Enso France S.A., was killed in a car accident while on a business trip.