Falls
Tree worker injured in fall from tree
A tree worker was injured in a fall from a tree September 23, 2024, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The worker fell from the tree and down a slippery, wet embankment. The fire department used a block-and-tackle haul system and Stokes basket to bring him up the bank, according to a Republican Herald report.
Climber dies after fall
A climber died after being seriously injured in a fall from a tree he was cutting August 30, 2024, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Cody Trask of Cheney, Kan., was tied into a branch that broke. He fell about 20 feet and was pinned by the broken branch. Trask died of his injuries September 1, 2024, […]
Tree-service owner paralyzed in fall
The owner of a tree-service company was paralyzed in a fall August 6, 2024, in Elk River, Minnesota. Michael Hanson, owner of Hanson Tree Service, fell approximately 30 feet when his protective equipment failed. He was left paralyzed, according to a bringmethenews.com report.
One man injured in struck-by, a second man rescued
One man was seriously injured when he fell from a ladder and a second man was rescued July 9, 2024, in Middletown, Ohio. The man fell from the ladder when he was struck by a branch. He was transported to the hospital with possible broken bones. The second man was rescued from the tree, according […]
Worker dies in fall
A worker fell while working in a tree June 19, 2024, in Alpharetta, Ga. Manuel Moran, 51, was working 20 to 45 feet up in the tree when he fell. He was taken to a hospital, where he died, according to a WSB TV report.
STRUCK BY OR AGAINST
Man dies in struck-by
A man died when he was struck by a branch September 29, 2024, in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii. The 88-year-old man was doing yard work when the branch struck him, and he fell onto concrete. He later died in the hospital, according to an Island News report.
Man dies in struck-by
A man died when he was struck by a tree while clearing storm debris from the road September 27, 2024, in Tazewell, Virginia. The 71-year-old man was driving when he came across a branch in the road, debris from the recent hurricane. He safely drove around it, then went to clear it from the road […]
Company owner dies in struck-by
An operator of his own tree company died when he was trimming a tree September 26, 2024, in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Ryan Brown, 40, of Knox, Pa., was struck by equipment he was using to trim a tree, crushing his chest, according to a Butler Eagle report.
Tree worker killed in struck-by
A tree worker was killed when he was struck by a tree he was cutting September 16, 2024, in Cheshire, Connecticut. Timothy Healy, 50, of Naugatuck, Conn., was struck when the tree fell in the wrong direction. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries, according to a New Haven […]
Homeowner injured in struck-by
A man was injured when he was struck by a tree he was cutting September 12, 2024, in Jones County, Mississippi. Clint Smith was cutting a tree that had fallen on his property during a tropical storm when he was struck. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries to his leg, according to […]
CAUGHT IN OR UNDER
Man pinned, injured by cut tree
A man was injured when his leg was trapped under a cut tree August 31, 2024, in Camden County, New Jersey. First responders freed the man, and he was transported to a local hospital by flight medics, according to a Gloucester Township Daily Voice report
Worker injured when lift overturns
A worker was trapped when the compact lift he was operating overturned August 24, 2024, in Port Republic, Md. The 29-year-old worker was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries, according to an smnewsnet.com report.
Worker killed in chipper accident
A worker was killed in a chipper-related accident July 10, 2024, in Flemington, New Jersey. Eonias Mateo-Perez, 22, of Flemington, was operating a chipper at a local cemetery when the incident occurred, according to a WFMZ-TV report.
Worker seriously injured when pinned under a branch
A worker was seriously injured when he was pinned by a branch 8 feet up in a tree June 22, 2024, in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Firefighters worked to remove the branch and bring the man to the ground. He was taken to a medical facility with serious leg injuries, according to a WPG Talk Radio […]
Climber trapped and killed by palm fronds
A tree worker was killed when he was trapped under palm fronds April 27, 2024, in Riverside, California. The worker, who had been contracted by a homeowner, was 30 feet up when a skirt of palm fronds fell on top of him, trapping him while still aloft in the tree. A fire-department technical rescue team […]
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURN
Tree worker electrocuted
A tree worker died of electrocution when a branch of the tree he was working on contacted a live wire September 21, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a WTOP News report.
Worker electrocuted
A tree worker was electrocuted while trimming trees September 13, 2024, in Fairway, Kansas. The 30-year-old worker was approximately 10 feet off the ground in a harness when the incident occurred. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a KCTV/Gray News report.
Worker critical after electric shock
An unconscious tree worker was rescued from a tree after receiving an electrical shock August 18, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida. The worker was on a ladder working close to power lines when the incident occurred. Firefighters cut his climbing harness and brought him to the ground before transporting him to a hospital, according to […]
Worker electrocuted
A worker was electrocuted while cutting trees in the yard of a home July 22, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The man was working 20 feet up in a tree when he came in contact with a power line. First responders performed CPR, and the worker was taken to the hospital, where he later died, according […]
Crew leader electrocuted
A crew leader was killed while trimming trees August 3, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The 50-year-old was trimming trees in a boom truck when a limb came in contact with a power line, electrocuting the worker, according to a WILX News 10 report.
RESCUE
Tree worker rescued after equipment failure
Firefighters were called to rescue a tree worker from 40 feet up August 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. The call reported a worker with an unknown medical condition, but upon arrival it was discovered that the 26-year-old worker was stuck in a dangerous position due to an equipment malfunction, according to a hoodline.com report.
Unconscious worker rescued from palm
An unresponsive worker was rescued from 50 feet up in a palm August 17, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue brought the unconscious man down, and he was transported to a local hospital, according to a hoodline.com report
Worker rescued from bucket lift
A worker was rescued from an aerial-lift bucket August 12, 2024, in Plattekill, New York. The bucket-control panel on the truck was damaged when it was hit by a falling tree limb. Neighboring Cronomer Valley firefighters assisted in rescuing the worker with a longer ladder, according to The Wolf/Hudson Valley Country report.
Man rescued with symptoms of heat stroke
A man was rescued from 35 feet up in a tree July 17, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. The man was trying to take down a dead oak tree when he began to feel weak. He called for help, and fire and rescue personnel helped him down from the tree and transported him to a local […]
One man injured in struck-by, a second man rescued
One man was seriously injured when he fell from a ladder and a second man was rescued July 9, 2024, in Middletown, Ohio. The man fell from the ladder when he was struck by a branch. He was transported to the hospital with possible broken bones. The second man was rescued from the tree, according […]
