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10:39 p.m. • 5-24-13

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Published: 2013-03-06 13:27:00
Updated: 2013-03-06 19:11:09

Worker trimming trees pinned by overturned machinery


Worker pinned under machinery in Fayetteville
Worker pinned under machinery in Fayetteville
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Emergency crews freed a man from beneath overturned logging equipment in Fayetteville on Wednesday afternoon.

The unidentified 62-year-old man was clearing trees along the 2000 block of Skibo Road when the steer-skidder he was operating flipped, authorities said.

Another worker called 911, and fire crews used pneumatic bags to lift the 15-ton vehicle off of the man.

His shoulder and leg were pinned for 90 minutes, but there was no immediate word on his condition.

A medical helicopter from Duke University Hospital airlifted him to Durham for treatment.

Occupational safety investigators are trying to determine what caused the accident.


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Highly doubt the wind tipped the machine over- more like driver error running over a stump. And taking the day off for windy weather doesn't pay their bills> you buy diesel lately?

Poor guy - who sends a tree crew out on a day like today?

If the wind overturned that piece of machinery, then we've got bigger problems here.

Any kind of tree work on a windy day isn't wise.

Praying he will be ok.

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