Accident Briefs for June 2021
Homeowner killed in struck-by A homeowner was killed when he was struck in the head by a tree or tree limb while cutting trees on his property June 10, 2021, in Smiths Station, Alabama. Jeffery Allen Ward, 58, had been cutting some trees on his property with a chain saw. When he did not return […]
An Analysis of Wood-Chipper Nonfatal Injuries: Us Versus Them
Chippers are on the short list of equipment that is essential for many arboricultural operations. These machines can convert entire trees into compact volumes that are easily transported. The shredded material also becomes a valuable commodity with far more uses – biofuels and mulch, to name two – than the traditional firewood market for brush. […]
Tips and Best Practices for Using Lowering Devices
There are a number of lowering devices designed for tree rigging available on the market today. In this article, we’ll look at best practices for using lowering devices in general and at specific tips for using three of the most commonly used devices, the Port-A-Wrap, the Good Rigging Control System (GRCS) and the Hobbs H-2. […]
Accident Briefs for May 2021
Climber rescued from palm A climber trimming a palm was rescued by firefighters May 6, 2021, in Spring Valley, California, after becoming stuck in a palm-frond skirt 70 feet up. Just before 7 p.m., residents reported hearing the worker yelling for help from the top of a palm after his leg had become stuck in […]
Accident Briefs for April 2021
This first item occurred in March 2021, but was not reported in “Accident Briefs” for the month of March in the May 2021 issue of TCI. Climber seriously injured in 50-foot fall with limb A climber was seriously injured March 28, 2021, in Porter County, Indiana, when the limb he was tied to broke and […]