Tree Service Employee Involved in Fatal Accident

A Pittsburgh man has died in a tree trimming accident when the bucket truck he was using malfunctioned. The tree service employee was cutting trees 60 feet off the ground with a chainsaw when the arm of the bucket truck he was in malfunctioned and fell to the ground, throwing him from the bucket truck.  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner said the man died due to blunt force trauma along with a sharp-force wound to the abdomen. The man was an employee of Emery Tree Service.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, will complete an investigation of the incident.

Recovering compensation after an accident

If the investigation results in a finding of negligence, the worker’s family may be entitled to compensation.  If you were injured on the job or lost a loved one while they were on the job, contact the experienced attorneys at Berger and Green. We keep in mind your present and future needs. After an injury or a death, filing a claim will help you and your family during this difficult and unexpected time.  Call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.

 Source: Wfmj.com, “Pittsburgh man dies in tree trimming accident”