Falling Tree Kills Man, 8-23-03 Lake Hamilton, Fl.

[TheTreeSpyder]

Troy Rodgers (59) was pulling a rope as a tree was being felled by the boss in Lake Hamilton, Fl.. The tree moved suddenly, Troy thought it was coming his way and ran into the path miscalculatedly, and a limb caught him. Got a quick airlift, passed on anyway. That's what paper says.

 

[NeTree]

I presume he wasn't a "pro"?

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Lack of a proper escape plan....

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Originally posted by RockyJSquirrel
It's a shame when a lack of common sense or forethought costs someone their life. Too bad no one told this guy about escape routes, and that they should be away from the falling tree.

Sorry if I sound cold, but he's just another Darwin winner IMHO.

No it is an issue of proper planning/training. I've had a few "struck by" close calls working in wooded areas. Complacency on my part.

I was not there, so I don't know the property size...Is rope length a real issue here?

Honest in your eyes or not, crass comentary that is not constructive.

 

[Paul O'Neill]

Any mention on proper PPE? I know a helmet is not fool-proof, but it a often times the difference between injury and death.

Paul.

 

[murphy4trees]

There are plenty of techniques to get men out of the LZ in tight area felling... redirects using block or bowstringing a tight line. Escape route is my last choice.