Arborist Dies in Stump Grinder Accident, Coroner Warns of Machinery Dangers

An arborist in Whangārei, Kevin Barry, died after being pulled into a spinning stump grinder blade. The coroner has issued a warning about underestimating the dangers of machinery following the tragic incident.

20 Aug, 16:31 — 20 Aug, 16:31

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Don't underestimate machinery, coroner says, after arborist caught on stump grinder

A WorkSafe investigation found 69-year-old Kevin Barry's sleeve got caught on a stump grinder, pulling him towards the blade.

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Arborist Dies in Stump Grinder Accident, Coroner Warns of Machinery Dangers

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Don't underestimate machinery, coroner says, after arborist caught on stump grinder

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Don't underestimate machinery, coroner says, after arborist caught on stump grinder

Whangārei stump grinder death: Kevin Barry pulled into spinning blade

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