Santa Barbara, CA: Rancho Tree Care Worker Seriously Hurt in Accident on Bath Street and Los Olivos
Tree Trimmer Injured in Santa Barbara Accident near Bath Street and Los Olivos
Santa Barbara, California (July 23, 2019) – A tree trimmer was hospitalized after an accident that occurred on Monday in Santa Barbara, according to the authorities.
The incident took place near Bath Street and Los Olivos Street on Monday, July 22.
Authorities said the man was part of Rancho Tree Care crew trimming trees next to power lines.
The man reportedly went down inside the extension bucket.
The emergency crews with the Santa Barbara City Fire and AMR responded to the incident and attended to the injured worker.
Tree Trimmer Hospitalized after Santa Barbara Industrial Accident
After receiving first aid at the scene, the worker was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
The crash led to the closure of Bath Street in the area of Los Olivos for several hours.
The Cal/OSHA and the Santa Barbara Police Department are investigating the incident.
Every year, several industrial accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these industrial accidents range from malfunctions, poor maintenance, inadequate training, among others. It is evident that negligence on the part of the employers is one of the leading causes of these accidents.
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