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Tragic Stump Grinder Fatality | Auckland News
A seasoned 69-year-old arborist, Kevin Barry, died tragically after his sleeve was caught in a spinning stump grinder’s cutter wheel while moving between machine and car in Whangārei. Despite being highly trained, wearing full PPE, and following safety protocols, the accident occurred because the machine’s blade remained engaged — a clear violation of standard procedure. The coroner stressed that even the most skilled operators can’t afford complacency around moving machinery, urging strict adherence to exclusion zones and emergency shutdowns. WorkSafe found no breaches, but the fatal…
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