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EXPO EDITION-The Weight Above Him: A Palm-Tree Fatality Review
A routine tree-trimming job turned deadly when a hidden overhead hazard claimed the life of an experienced tree care professional.
On February 13, 2023, Bardomiano “Bardo” Bautista-Perez, a 39-year-old tree trimmer, tragically lost his life while working in a palm tree in Bonita, California.
In this episode of The Landscaping Safety Podcast, host John Bongiovanni examines this fatal incident using official OSHA records, the California FACE investigation, and local news reporting.
We explore how the accumulated weight of dead palm fronds created a deadly hazard, the importance of proper work…
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