Tree trimmer killed in 40 foot fall

[SirTreeRat]

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Don't forget about young Nicholas here fellas, a death is a death. If we really care we'll all feel a little responsible for this one. Really look at the keywords of the article: "40 foot ladder", "pole saw", "power line"; aren't these the guys we're all trying to teach, instead of inet bickering and butt-slapping each other?

I hope there's some angels with those kiddos, impossible to replace a DADDY. I'll throw down on that "fund", say when and where.

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Nicely stated Eric, Thank You.

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Yes this is a very sad outcome.

But, can I ask a couple of questions?

Should the utility company have been recommended to come out to clear the lines?

Should the private tree contractor have differed the work to the utility company?

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Thankfully the two people spotting the ladder weren't killed either. It could have happened.

 

[NeTree]

It's a shame when ANY tree brother is killed, be he a parent or not, a climber, a groundman, or a bucket op. =(

 

[Raven]

"I'll throw down on that "fund", say when and where."




"A trust fund has been set up for the
Vitrano family
Riverside National Bank
West Palm Beach, FL "

It's been a good September, think I'll help out.

 

[treebear]

Really a tragedy and I feel with the family. However, what we can learn from this is that a proper risk assessment would have made it clear that the powerline was a hazard that needed extra attention, either should the power been shut down or another route of access away from the line been chosen. According to our HS regulations using a ladder for access isn´t an issue.