24yo William C. Farrell | Accurate Tree Service of Florida | died of electrocution

Eric Frei · 6th May 2009, 12:48 AM

Tree cutter in Port St. Lucie electrocuted : St. Lucie County : TCPalm

Quote:

PORT ST. LUCIE — A 24-year-old man cutting a tree branch while standing on an aluminum ladder was electrocuted Monday afternoon when his saw fell on to a power line.

William C. Farrell, address not available, fell 20 feet to the ground from the accident that happened in the 1600 block of Realty Street, Officer Tom Nichols, spokesman for Port St. Lucie Police told WPTV Channel 5.

Nichols said the victim’s brother-in-law and an offcer tried performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Farrell but were unable to revive him. Farrell was taken to the trauma center at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead.

Farrell worked for Jensen Beach-based Accurate Tree Service, which couldn’t be reached for comment.

Well, reporters aren't real smart, couldn't contact the business coz Farrell was the business!

Accurate Tree Service, Inc. Company Profile - Located in Jensen Beach, FL - William C. Farrell - Registered Agent Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Quote:

Incorporated by William C. Farrell, Accurate Tree Service, Inc. is located at 1083 NE Country Way Jensen Beach, FL 34957. Accurate Tree Service, Inc. was incorporated on Monday, July 17, 2006 in the State of FL and is currently not active. Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. represents Accurate Tree Service, Inc. as their registered agent.

Source: Public Record data from Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations

Sad situation, don't mess with power, there's exclusion zones for a reason, rope can be conductive! Poor bugger.

pattie · 8th October 2009, 11:21 AM

The quote reported is incorrect.
William was trimming a palm tree with a hand saw. The branch hit an exposed area of the power line. The home owner called him to do the job after calling the electric company and getting the "ok" to have the tree trimmed. He was not married, and did not have a brother in law. He was a hard worker.

Garry Brockley · 8th October 2009, 08:41 PM

Thank you for clearing that up Pattie we take these incidents very seriously we all work in these situations and do all we can to avoid them. how did you know him?

Eric Frei · 8th October 2009, 08:46 PM

Pattie is William's mother, I responded to an email of hers and suggested she post here.

Garry Brockley · 8th October 2009, 08:58 PM

ah i see!! well god bless to her and her family such a tradgedy.

Eric Frei · 8th October 2009, 09:08 PM

Pattie, grit your teeth but there's stringent rules about proximity to power. Regardless of what the home-owner "alleges". This situation was totally avoidable and sadly due to economic pressures, pride, ignorance, machoism and even ego's the ultimate price has been paid.

And that price was not just William's life but the ravine left in many hearts for years.

We endeavour to inform as many people as we can here, we try our best, even the home-owners have to realize that it's "just money" when they whine about doing things properly and taking cheap ways out. If you look through this forum you'll often see many examples of avoidable casualties and property damages, often one of those evils I mentioned above fuelled it.

Being a professional also means knowing when to walk away, and if the customer thinks you're a drama queen or chicken just refer him to this thread.

8th October 2009, 11:21 AM	#2
pattie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: jensen beach fl Posts: 1	Re: 24yo William C. Farrell \| Accurate Tree Service of Florida \| died of electrocutio The quote reported is incorrect. William was trimming a palm tree with a hand saw. The branch hit an exposed area of the power line. The home owner called him to do the job after calling the electric company and getting the "ok" to have the tree trimmed. He was not married, and did not have a brother in law. He was a hard worker.

8th October 2009, 08:41 PM	#3
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: 24yo William C. Farrell \| Accurate Tree Service of Florida \| died of electrocutio Thank you for clearing that up Pattie we take these incidents very seriously we all work in these situations and do all we can to avoid them. how did you know him? __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

8th October 2009, 08:46 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: 24yo William C. Farrell \| Accurate Tree Service of Florida \| died of electrocutio Pattie is William's mother, I responded to an email of hers and suggested she post here. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th October 2009, 08:58 PM	#5
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: 24yo William C. Farrell \| Accurate Tree Service of Florida \| died of electrocutio ah i see!! well god bless to her and her family such a tradgedy. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

8th October 2009, 09:08 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: 24yo William C. Farrell \| Accurate Tree Service of Florida \| died of electrocutio Pattie, grit your teeth but there's stringent rules about proximity to power. Regardless of what the home-owner "alleges". This situation was totally avoidable and sadly due to economic pressures, pride, ignorance, machoism and even ego's the ultimate price has been paid. And that price was not just William's life but the ravine left in many hearts for years. We endeavour to inform as many people as we can here, we try our best, even the home-owners have to realize that it's "just money" when they whine about doing things properly and taking cheap ways out. If you look through this forum you'll often see many examples of avoidable casualties and property damages, often one of those evils I mentioned above fuelled it. Being a professional also means knowing when to walk away, and if the customer thinks you're a drama queen or chicken just refer him to this thread. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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