OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221687676
VANBUREN'S TREE SERVICE, LLC
TAMPA, FL—
Event description
Employee is electrocuted after pole saw contacts overhead po
Investigation abstract
At 2:00 p.m. on July 30, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a tree removal company, was working from an aerial lift while performing tree removal tasks. During the process, the pole saw made contact with overhead powerlines, electrocuting the employee. The employee fell from the elevated aerial lift to the ground. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the employee died from the fatal injuries. The incident occurred while working near overhead powerlines, and the employer has been cited for violations related to working with electrical hazards and aerial lift safety.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 36 M
- Event type
- 13
- Occupation code
- 0
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