In the Borisov district killed forester: the UK is investigating

In the Borisov district, the details of the tragic incident with a forester are being clarified. According to preliminary information, the tragedy occurred on November 9: 59-year-old employee of the forestry was engaged in the harvesting of firewood in the forest near the village of Bolshaya Stahovo. In the process of work, the man used a chainsaw to cut wood - at some point the trunk broke in two, and one of the parts fell on the head of the employee. The injuries were incompatible with life - the man died on the spot. This is reported by the press service of the Investigative Committee.

Investigators worked at the scene of the tragedy. Together with a specialist from the expert center, they examined everything around, took important things and documents for the business - including papers on briefings and safety rules in the forestry farm. Witnesses were interviewed, and then appointed different examinations.

At the time of the emergency, the man was without a protective helmet.

Now the Borisov district department of the Investigative Committee will check how everything happened, find out the reasons and understand whether labor protection rules were observed in the forestry farm.

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