re: Fatal tree cutting accident - Monroe

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Southern Tree Specialist
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The worst post one can make is the loss of a loved one. Pat’s life was lost today during a terrible incident on the job. Pat’s grown love for this business, the people he worked with, and the customers he served is why he risked so much. I thank everyone for the prayers and thanks for supporting Pat in this business. Please continue to pray for his wife and sons, brothers, family and friends. Tough days to come but all who knew Pat, knows his love for our lord. Not doubt he shared a story or two with all he did work for about his love for Jesus and how grateful he was for everyone. RIP Baby Brother! See less

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his wife and sons

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Damn, that’s tough

Been using chainsaws since I was a teenage.

My dad has had 1 come back on him twice and I had it happen to me once. Scarred the shite out of me.

I have the utmost respect for chainsaws and it has my undecided attention 100% when I’m using one.

I take extra precautions now but with all the new safety features on them now a days It should be difficult to substation an injury this severe

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So what happened with the chainsaw?

Did he cut a major artery?

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This is pretty much pure speculation on my part, but I’m guessing he got in a twist while toward top level of the tree, that “twist” resulted in an awkward position which caused the chainsaw to be able to either kickback or slip the worst way possible - squared up on his arm at high rpm. The shock of the situation and awkward positioning likely disallowed him from taking any real action to mitigate the ongoing damage, cut right through the artery and he fell away from the tree…..still attached to harness and safety line. Perhaps how he was dangling increased the rate of bleeding and it was a swift end. Hopefully he was in shock enough to not be too aware of the circumstances and the pain.

Poor guy - how awful

Always wear chainsaw chaps, helmet, face guard and chainsaw gloves.

I bet that homeowner was praying they had insurance and all that.

I read that Mr Bass had on bee protection gear on. Perhaps that hindered his ability to climb properly.

A fund has been set up at several Homeland bank branches in NELA for the burial expenses for Mr Bass.

IDK if a gofundme site has been set up though.

The family of Mr Bass has many long, hard days and weeks ahead of them as they deal with this tragedy.

So this was the one of Deborah drive?

Did they attempt to take him to St Francis or Glenwood.

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Does this company have bucket trucks, are is it climbing only? Depending on where the tree was it wouldn’t matter about bucket trucks but someone on the ground should always be there to go up if something happens. I worked for tree companies in Louisiana for six years that were more worried about a contract with a power company than us, but we knew what we should do if something happened.

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They had the company employees on TV doing a fund raiser & in the background it looked like there were some bucket trucks.

I am sure the employees had adequate training in case of an emergency. The company did not look like a two-bit operation as their trucks looked fairly new.

From what I have heard, Mr Bass severed a major artery and passed away in less than 20 seconds.

I was looking up a few stats on chain saw injuries and there are over 36,000 chain saw related injuries per year in the US.

There are about 200-250 deaths per year related to chain saw accidents.

Most injuries are to the lower extremities of the body like the legs. Hands are also prone to injuries.

Lots of folks don't think it can happen to them until it happens.

Best to get a good pair of chain saw chaps, along with some good thick leather gloves or chain saw rated gloves.
Eye protection and ear plugs are needed too.

A fund raiser has been set up for the funeral expenses for Mr Bass. If you are near a Homeland Bank in NELA, a few dollars would be a great help to the family of Mr Bass.