Worker killed when tree falls on him
Posted: 10/31/2012
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WMAR) -
Anne Arundel County Police and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the death of a contracted worker that was killed by a falling tree.
Fire and emergency personnel responded to the 1600 block of Homewood Road in Annapolis for reports of a tree falling on someone.
The first arriving medical units found a man in his late 40's or early 50's that had been hit by a tree. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Officials say the man was part of a crew that was contracted to clean up downed trees in the area.
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