 Re: Spokane Tree Trimmer falls to death
That's a day's drive from here - my brother and sister in law just moved to Spokane.
Of the few tree service deaths in our area that I've heard of in the past not-so-many years, each one seemed associated with a technique problem. I didn't really hear about some unseen tree defect.
One - company sends tree workers to clear around power lines in a big storm -worker gets electricuted. Previous Pruett Tree Service, now out of business best I know.
Two - arborist has his lowering rope slung over his body's rope. His rope gets burned through - he falls. That was a death or serious injury.
Three - Tree service owner struck on back or head by a chunk that his arborist removed and hurled down - "communication problem" ???
Four - This one in Spokane.
Seems a boom on a bucket truck broke or swung loose a few years ago, killing someone. Don't remember if that was just one of those "freak" breaks, or a maintenance problem. |