PLANTATION, FLORIDA:
A tree trimmer died on the job in Plantation on Tuesday afternoon when a limb fell on top of him, authorities said.
The worker died at the scene, 11201 SW 1st St., at about 1:30 p.m., police said. His identity was not disclosed.
“The preliminary findings are that a tree trimming crew were cutting down trees in a vacant lot, and while doing so one of the workers was killed in the process,” said Detective Robert Rettig, of the Plantation Police Department.Battalion Chief Joel Gordon, of the Plantation Fire Department, said: “A worker was cutting a limb and it fell on another worker beneath him.”
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PLANTATION, FL (CBSMiami) –
Danger on the job Tuesday for a South Florida tree trimmer who lost his life when a tree fell on him.
Police say a tree trimming company was clearing a vacant lot when the fatal accident took place.
It happened at 11201 SW 1st Street in Plantation.
Plantation Police and Fire Rescue units have been on the scene, finding the victim deceased when they arrived.
The body was found near a canal at the rear of what appears to be a large double lot.
Near the body, which was covered by a yellow tarp, are several tall trees that have been taken down by contractors.
The area has been cordoned off by police tape and a medical examiner removed the body late Tuesday afternoon.
Two workers who were on the project left the scene without making any comments.
The investigation is ongoing. Members of the Plantation Police Department are speaking with the residents of the home.