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Lift operator injured by electric shock

An aerial-lift operator was severely burned when he came in contact with power lines October 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. The operator was in the lift bucket using a chain saw when the incident occurred. The bucket was not operable and the man was unconscious, so firefighters responded to bring him down, according to a […]

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Man burned by power line

A man was burned by electrical shock October 2, 2025, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The 23-year-old was trimming a tree when he came into contact with a 7,200-volt power line. He suffered burns to his back and chest and was unconscious for a brief period. He was taken to a local hospital, then flown to a […]

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Argument leads to shooting incident

A shooting involving tree workers occurred July 17, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. While three men were cutting a tree, a vehicle approached and two men in the car got into a verbal altercation with the men cutting the tree. One of the tree cutters was then shot in the leg. He was uncooperative and […]

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Man injured by falling limb

A man was injured by a falling limb while cutting trees February 7, 2025, at a golf course in Adrian Township, Michigan. The man, 50, was wearing a hard hat but sustained multiple injuries when he was struck on the head by the limb. It was unclear if he worked for a tree service or […]

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