Tragedy Strikes in Rockland: 72-Year-Old Man Falls to Death While Trimming Tree, Leaving Community in Shock.
In a devastating incident that has left the community reeling, two maintenance workers from Brentwood Arms Condominium Complex fell more than 40 feet while trimming a tree in Rockland on Monday morning. The 72-year-old man who was among those injured succumbed to his injuries at South Shore Hospital.
According to officials, the two men were using a boom lift when they lost their footing and fell from the height of approximately 40 feet. Investigators are focused on the boom lift as a key factor in the incident and are reviewing surveillance footage to determine what went wrong.
In an account of the events, Rockland Fire Captain David Cowings said that upon arrival at the scene, he found two people down on the ground - one in critical condition who later passed away, while the other was sitting off to the side in serious condition. When asked if such incidents were common for his department, Captain Cowings replied that it is rare but that falls of this height can be deadly.
The incident highlights the importance of proper safety precautions when working at heights. "It's pretty rare," Captain Cowings said, "but any fall from that height is dangerous." Rockland police and OSHA are currently investigating the cause of the incident to determine whether safety protocols were followed and if any equipment malfunction was involved.
As news of the tragedy spreads, residents and officials alike are left grappling with the reality of the devastating consequences of this preventable accident.
In a devastating incident that has left the community reeling, two maintenance workers from Brentwood Arms Condominium Complex fell more than 40 feet while trimming a tree in Rockland on Monday morning. The 72-year-old man who was among those injured succumbed to his injuries at South Shore Hospital.
According to officials, the two men were using a boom lift when they lost their footing and fell from the height of approximately 40 feet. Investigators are focused on the boom lift as a key factor in the incident and are reviewing surveillance footage to determine what went wrong.
In an account of the events, Rockland Fire Captain David Cowings said that upon arrival at the scene, he found two people down on the ground - one in critical condition who later passed away, while the other was sitting off to the side in serious condition. When asked if such incidents were common for his department, Captain Cowings replied that it is rare but that falls of this height can be deadly.
The incident highlights the importance of proper safety precautions when working at heights. "It's pretty rare," Captain Cowings said, "but any fall from that height is dangerous." Rockland police and OSHA are currently investigating the cause of the incident to determine whether safety protocols were followed and if any equipment malfunction was involved.
As news of the tragedy spreads, residents and officials alike are left grappling with the reality of the devastating consequences of this preventable accident.
. I'm actually kinda surprised it happened in a well-maintained building like Brentwood Arms. think the condo staff needs to double-check their safety protocols and training 
. another thing, why didnt the 2 guys on the lift just take their time and check the area before getting off? it's always those split second mistakes that lead to accidents 
. anyway, RIP to the guy who passed away 
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... and you need special training to use them. My dad does construction stuff sometimes and he told me that safety gear is a must-have. But, I don't know, maybe they just weren't using it right or something 
... this whole thing is so sad 
. It's not rocket science.
. I'm all for getting to the bottom of what happened here and making sure it doesn't happen again in the future. It's just so frustrating when we lose people like this 
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gotta give it up to him for making it out alive first tho 
what kinda fall is gonna take a life tho? boom lift malfunction or human error? gotta be careful when you're working at heights... safety protocols should be in place, but sometimes accidents still happen 
. I feel for the families of the two guys who are left behind 
. It's just not worth risking your life over something that doesn't have to be 
. Seriously though, boom lifts are crazy expensive, I hope they did their safety checks before using it. Poor guy fell 40 feet, that's like trying to jump from the top of a skyscraper... or in my case, trying to fit into skinny jeans after a week of pizza binges 
. OSHA needs to make sure those maintenance workers are trained right, can't have them falling off buildings all over the place 
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And yeah, falls from that height can be super deadly... it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt 
just saw that a 72-year-old dude fell to his death while trimming a tree in Rockland... what's gonna happen to the other guy who's still alive? 
. I've seen those boom lifts on YouTube and they look so cool 
but I guess safety always comes first 
. Anyway, my grandma always says that accidents can happen to anyone 
i mean have you tried putting pickled jalapenos on top of mashed avocado? game changer! anyway, back to this tragedy in rockland... 72 years old is, like, ancient lol. i wonder what his favorite hobby was... did he have any pets? oh wait, i just remembered that my aunt's neighbor used to work at the local nursery and she said they have these crazy strong pruning tools that can actually cut through thick branches like butter