A man in Virginia died after being pulled head-first into a wood chipper while trimming a tree. The incident occurred on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Saltville, Virginia. The man was part of a crew working on a home, and no one witnessed what caused him to fall into the wood chipper. The death was ruled an accident, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the incident. The man’s name has not been released, and the Saltville Police Department did not respond to requests for comment. Police Chief Erik Puckett stated that it was an unfortunate incident and that he hates that it happened. This tragic incident highlights the dangers associated with tree trimming and the importance of safety precautions.
Photo credit
www.usatoday.com
