Expert Arborist Reacts To Horrific Palm Tree Climbing Accidents

[@americanppls]

RESPECT to all trimmers and climbers! lineman and tree guys are a special breed.

[@BinoH]

I couldn't agree more.

[@beh4846]

Yes, and the people that climb cell phone towers every day. I don't know how they do it.

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

Don't let people trim from underneath with 100's of pounds of weight above them. Just don't risk it. Learn new skills so you can avoid risk. Thanks for the video.

[@beh4846]

I live in Bakersfield, and we just had a fatality this afternoon. The attempted rescue was streamed live, and it was heartbreaking to see that poor lifeless man. I wish more people could see your videos. I'm sure your videos are saving lives everyday, and I hope you continue to spread awareness.

[@BinoH]

Thank you for sharing, and I hope we can all help each other stay safe in the trees. Take care!

[@beh4846]

@@BinoH Thanks for replying. If you're interested in the video, the YT channel that covered it was: "RD on the Scene" It's about 2 hours long, which I'm sure was an eternity for everyone involved. I'm thinking it might be helpful for your work/research. Warning: it's not for everyone. I had trouble sleeping after watching it live. 🙏💖✌

[@BinoH]

@@beh4846 Thank you

[@texasred2702]

Just watched that vid and YT algorithm sent me here. That palm trees would be unusually dangerous would not have crossed my mind ever.

[@beh4846]

@@texasred2702 I've only been aware of it for a few years now, but that was SO close to home. Later I found out that it happened less than two miles from my home. I see palm trees in a whole new light now. Beautiful but dangerous.

[@RichBarschdorf]

I worked for Davey Tree, when I got out of high school. Besides palm trees, dead trees were very dangerous too. I highly respect all tree trimmers and linemen.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@samtatge8299]

Davey did lots of tree trimming for us, att, in nor cal. You guys made our job a lot easier. We linemen always treated the tree guys with respect. Trees? Too many variables. Utility poles? What you see is what you get.

[@davidflores2605]

Davey is a massive tree company. They do work here in Florida too

[@lronbutters5688]

I never knew a palm tree had so many dangers. So interesting

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@tonydavila6594]

I'm glad I watched this Video, Thanks for posting it. I have 4 Mexican Palm Trees about 85' high, and was thinking of trimming them myself to save Money but after seeing this Video I'm just better off paying to get them trimmed, too dangerous for me, I'd rather live... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BinoH]

It's always better to be safe than sorry!

[@lilyred8120]

I'm 76 yrs old and I never knew about this problem. Amazed. 😢

[@BinoH]

Thanks for watching!

[@onestepbeyond7240]

I never even seen a Palm tree !!!

[@luciorodriguez720]

I'm 49yrs old and i just learned something new

[@BinoH]

That's good to hear. Take care!

[@ericcarson342]

A trimmer recently was crushed trimming a palm tree in SoCal. Didn't realize those fronds were that heavy. Very dangerous. I applaud the fire dept for attempting these rescues. That is scary.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Jersey1971]

I'm just getting rid of my palm tree they're not indigenous to Florida anyway

[@hildahilpert5018]

Yes they are heavy.In tropical countries they use the fronds for roofing , and other things. People should get them trimmed every year .Then they won't maybe be so many or so heavy. That could also help prevent deaths .

[@chrisvela4860]

For some reason they feel heavier when dried. So many deaths like this every year

[@cadavera666]

They're solid and extremely heavy and those teeth on the edges of them are really sharp

[@johngardener1156]

For 10 years I was a Timber cutter in north western Pennsylvania. The man that taught me and also was was one of the owners of the company always said the longer you do it the more dangerous it gets or he would say once you think you know more than that tree you're in big trouble. So having said that I always kept that in mind everyday. IN that amount of time that I worked there and even today 45 years later I've only sprang both my ankles thank only God.

[@BinoH]

Thank you for sharing!

[@yevgeniymaksimovich8505]

Good point. At the time one think he knows everything that when danger strikes!

[@mike-yp1uk]

Thank you bino for opening my eyes to the danger of climbing. Confucius says "A wise person learns from other people's mistakes" This channel is my leading channel for learning the various aspects of climbing. Today will be my first climb and I'm not going more than a few feet up until I learn to trust my knots and gear. This channel is a must have to a climbers library.

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@generalapps1399]

Agreed 100%

[@normanjones8089]

I used to use my crane to take down and reset palms trees in California a few years ago and am proud of what this gentleman is letting people know about this sometimes risky business. Palm work can and is a truly rewarding career, however being safe while doing so should always be the utmost concern for everyone both up in the trees and those who are on the ground. I totally enjoyed the work I did and just like the gentleman said that there can also be things such as bees or other varmints that can nest or hide up in the canopy. Be safe out there my friends and enjoy your work 😊.

[@BinoH]

Nice, Thank you for sharing!

[@jean-jacquesdubois4032]

Tank tout bino ,god Day for you

[@Blkman14]

I’ve experienced the fall and lve live to tell this is excellent 2years no work not being able to walk or take a shit is degrading I thought about suicide many times but you got to live and swollow your pride and be humble accept the fail and learn from it the bright side of all this is that I’ve done better in my business then when I had my spine I now have two titanium rods and about 24 screws down my back to my tail bone thanks to god I’m here and walk with no trouble and I get to play with my daughter and experience being a father

[@BinoH]

Sorry to hear that happened to you but I'm glad it worked out for you. Thank you for sharing!

[@BenNicholson1987]

Dude i hear you, I had a bad accident while climbing this year. February 20th 2024 to be exact. The tree i was climbing ended up failing, And started to fall over with me tied into it. I ended up being smashed through a Brick Outhouse, Completely through the tiled roof. I have multiple fractures, Including C2 of neck, T6,T7,T10 vertebrae of spine, 8 Ribs. And pelvis..

[@hainleysimpson1507]

Doctors did their job hope you thanked them personally. Doctors see a lot of messed up and gnarly injuries.

[@albertovega643]

God bless all my fellow arborist 💪🏽💪🏽

[@mike-yp1uk]

I'm thinking about climbing trees for fun. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad to know you fought depression and came out victorious. God believes in second chances and that's what keeps me looking for new perspectives to bad outcomes. We are all children to God. What a story to learn from. Wow When I go camping I first look for widow makers. Now I will be looking to inspect the tree much more seriously. Thank you Bino for this content because safety must always come first and ego must stay at home. That's my take away about climbing.

[@royfarelas4327]

This is one of the most dangerous work in the world. Greetings from Orlando FL

[@BinoH]

Hello and take care!

[@Steve-ug6cm]

I was flicking through KZbin & a video was showing a rescue of a palm tree trimmer who had a fatal accident & the fire brigade had to sadly retrieve his body. Your video popped up & I decided to watch it even though I live in the UK & we don't have palms as such, I didn't realise how dangerous a job it is. Your video had me glued to the screen it was very interesting & it could be used as a risk assessment to trimmers as it was so informative. Your video could definitely help save life's, I hope the guys in this career & young people setting out in this career will take 20mins to view this to be safe & go home after work. A fascinating upload.

[@BinoH]

Thank you for this awesome comment! Take care!

[@blazeweaver7467]

I've watched a few of your posts in the past and honestly could never click and buy into what you were selling, UNTIL NOW. Anybody pushing life saving advice like this in an industry of jealousy and "secret" techniques, prices, wages, etc, is cool in my book. Liked, subscribed, and I'll probably throw a couple more comments just for traffic. Thank you.

[@BinoH]

Nice, Thank you!

[@michaelbrown5551]

Thanks for the great info and the obvious care for all associated with your profession. I'm a homeowner and this was very helpful!

[@BinoH]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much!

[@brianobrian6637]

You definitely know your climbing + your hazards. I APPRECIATE YOU taking the time to talk safety. Your delivery is one ppl WILL listen too & I don't think anyone will question your qualifications. Commercial fishing is imo not the most dangerous profession tree work/trimming/Arborist IS. I'll just say I've worked on boats most of my adult life (knock on wood) I worked doing tree's for a large co after learning the business & working for myself, my 5th day w/the corporate co. I had a devastating, no fault accident I still deal with the consequences to this day. I can't TY enough for doing this!!

[@BinoH]

I appreciate you watching and I hope this video was helpful.

[@stephaniealva8025]

This is critical info for where I live. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@BinoH]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

Learned my lesson about these canopies back in 81! Luckily it was a Small skirt! I still have the scars - it tore me up pretty good!

[@BinoH]

Glad you are still here to tell the story.

[@facelesspsycho8252]

The tree squeeze is awesome I got one after gaffing out and hurting myself pretty good. Palms are nasty even putting a line up and over is pretty risky as far as I'm concerned. I plan on buying a spider lift next year to make it safer.

[@BinoH]

Those spider lifts are awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@alirice2647]

Thanks for this, I was completely unaware of this danger so learnt something new today. Not many palms where I work but good to know.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for watching, take care!

[@jillconner5062]

My best friends dad owned a tree service my entire childhood until my early 20s when he passed. So naturally me and most my friends all worked for him at some point. And quite a few ended up making careers of it. I still help them out on side jobs every once in a while. But I was and will always be a ground man! Stacking/chipping brush. And cut liters in to quarter sections. I knew a few guys who died on the job. At other places. Usually through carelessness with the saw. Or climbing around without tying in. Playing Johnny bad ass showing off. Very dangerous work that requires always being aware of what's going on. I've almost been hit a few time by falling branches. Day dreaming when I was younger.

[@cadavera666]

This is such great information. I have a neighbor who does tree trimming, landscaping etc and one can only assume that everyone knows this but you can't really assume because look at what happens to seasoned veterans. Thank you so much I will definitely pass this on to everybody I know in the business.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome! Hopefully, this video will help some people stay safe.

[@SolvingTornadoes]

Thank you Bino. You are doing important work.

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@hugogarcia3193]

Good to know. We'll there's no palm trees in kansas. But is always good to know..thank you I have learn alot from your Chanel

[@BinoH]

So nice of you! Take care!

[@sasharemez7373]

Who’s here after recent Bakersfield incident?

[@grivlergilliver7340]

Yup. Was shocked.

[@AirikLuz]

Yup

[@yodavizion]

😂

[@arjanhassing6345]

Shocking accident indeed..

[@dontbugme7362]

Bigly

[@allanholland1651]

Thanks!

[@BinoH]

You bet!

[@rodger603]

Grateful you made a video of this and feel so bad for those guys that didnt make it or they were hurt really bad! I lived in Key Largo in Florida and was asked about doing tree work down there but I didn't want nothing to do with it! I'll stick to the Oaks in hickory's and Maples in my area lol! Great videos bud and I've made a few things from learning from you to use when I saddle hunt.

[@BinoH]

I get your point, I really likes they are very nice to walk in.

[@christilton350]

I haven’t tried this method before I usually set my life line up before I go in so I can descend in an emergency. I like this will try it. Thank you as always for good content.

[@BinoH]

Nice, thank you take care!

[@bjjthaiboxing]

I'm a Humboldt County climber. Home of the Humboldt Cut. I climb using SRT and sometimes DRT. I also sometimes use my spikes and lanyard. I'm very familiar with the "big shot". That's the best way to secure a branch on a redwood tree. I've never worked on palm trees. This is really good information. Cheers!

[@BinoH]

Glad the information was helpful.

[@billsmith5166]

You're doing good work here. Thanks for the video.

[@BinoH]

Thank you too and thank you for watching!

[@SlamminGraham]

Have arborists considered putting up a safety net or large pillow under the tree they will be working on before beginning ascent?

[@BinoH]

I don't believe that is practical.

[@MoxSoxee-iw4tp]

Na, two pillows much better

[@jonathanmcadams-nx5zp]

A pillow? That is a big too Wiley Coyote isn't it? I think cutting it from the top down hen palm trees have more than 3 years of growth is the rule in general and what they recommend. Using a lift is best.

[@mayfalltribe4747]

You're cutting shit out've it as you go up. It would destroy nets and pillows. You just nut up and go up it.

[@michaelkennedy7506]

Thanks for educating me. I have been wondering how climbers were being killed by palms.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@MartinMorales-un8li]

That's an awesome video Bino thanks for sharing 👍...!

[@BinoH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikebreen2890]

My brother in law was killed felling a tree two years back, and he was a professional. Coroner put it down to complacency.

[@BinoH]

Sorry to hear that, Thanks for sharing!

[@josephquinn8019]

it happens

[@alvinmortimer7536]

Coroner determines accidental, homicide and natural deaths. OSHA is who would define as complacent.

[@mikebreen2890]

@@alvinmortimer7536 Who bloody cares?!

[@Whiskey-Danger]

Complacency is why I took my fall. That kills quick like.

[@kathyneville9768]

"easily" 😮 need strength to fulfill that mission. Great video...i'm not a trimmer, but recognize the importance of this training...OSHA definitely would approve!!

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@myhappyhands.ps144]

Very impressive, a beautiful thing watching trainer Martin climb the tree. Reminds me of PNW loggers/tree topper's skill. Both are dangerous jobs!

[@BinoH]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lindabriggs5118]

I grew up in SoCal many years ago. When I was young, we moved into a bigger home. In the back yard it had these ridiculously talk palms. First thing my father did was have them cut down permanently. He was afraid that one day those fronds could fall down and hurt somebody badly.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Harleyanne774]

I lived in So Cal. Was walking to work when a palm frond fell right in front of me.

[@bretgreen5314]

Very interesting, important information. Well presented; thank you .

[@BinoH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VP0w3r]

Thanks for sharing Bino. This is usually how I do palm trees in my area. However, I find that the fronds' teeth are a bit rough on my ropes when I'm getting them through. Any tips on this?

[@BinoH]

Once you get your throw line over pull it slowly so your doesn't drop to the base of the terminal stem also some guys use a metal pointed cap that has a hole on the end of the rope to help go throw the canopy.

[@VP0w3r]

@@BinoH I'll try it, thanks!

[@tuberider1171]

​@@BinoH I'd like to see that metal cap Bino if you have time

[@karenphillips140]

Extremely informative ❤ Please stay SAFE out there❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BinoH]

Thanks, I appreciate it. 🙏

[@garyanddoris6022]

Ive trimmed many trees like hardwood, pine , poplar but ive never trimmed a palm tree 🌴 and now ive learned something i didn't know that these palm trees would do that , very educational video, I'll never be trimming a palm tree thats for sure , ill leave that to the professionals....

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@garyanddoris6022]

@BinoH most welcome 🙏

[@davidflores2605]

Thanks for what you do Bino. Do you use a friction saver in palms, especially mexican fan palms? If so a cambium or ring friction saver and what length?

[@BinoH]

A Tree Squeeze or and adjustable Friction Saver.

[@davidflores2605]

​@@BinoH Ahh yes. That's actually what I've been planning on doing. I got that idea from this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5Koc3-to9aSoK8si=ObWSdoJIaOI_CdRi

[@yafois988]

This is so unbelievable a tricky scenario. Prayers for all involved. This video information is priceless , thx

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@LicFJara]

Wow 😮 great video. Sth similar happened to me like that. I was blessed 🙏 the palm tree 🌴 did not have many throngs on it. If it did, the wait would have crushed me and I would not have been discovered until days later as I was working alone trying to make extra bucks. When things folded and fell on me, I kind of panicked and stater slicing at the base with the blade I had while using my elbow to support the weight from crushing down on me. A few minutes later, is was completely relieved 😌🙏 I did a total of about 5 or 6 palm trees 🌴 I got scratches, cramps, this incident that almost crushed me without me knowing it could of been the last day of my life, and also got stung by a few hornets 🐝 I see these types of videos as a reminder and all though it happened already, I still get scared of knowing I could be dead. Thank you dear God for always looking out for me 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Btw, all this madness for $100 bucks a tree. 🌴 I didn’t worry nor cared about the pain, cramps and dangers. I needed to work to sustain my family and myself… God bless everyone 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@BinoH]

Wow thanks for sharing your story. 🙏

[@LicFJara]

@@BinoH thank you 🙏

[@Mr.Shartly]

This happened in CA a few days ago. I took them a long time to get to the guy, and it turned into a recovery instead of a rescue. The footage was very sad to see.

[@BinoH]

I agree.

[@johnhamilton7495]

I live in Florida and I know of men who installed their rope in the crown and it failed and they broke their back and the other one broke his hip from falling very risky!

[@BinoH]

Sorry to hear that. Tree inspection can help prior and sounding on the way up. The thing is that palms with rot do not always have signs of decay. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@debramorrison5531]

All new information for me. Thanx for this excellent instructional video. Newly subscribed. God bless.

[@BinoH]

Thank you take care!

[@twelveboretommy65]

I don’t work with trees but I’ve learnt something today, thank you.

[@BinoH]

Glad to help

[@rescapedconstructions]

What are your thoughts on using a pole saw when cleaning palms from underneath? A lot of guys in Australia do this

[@BinoH]

That works if the palm tree is short but if they're tall it's better to climb.

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

I also saw electric companies that use harnesses talk about how dangerous it is to hang in them they have made foot straps where you can put your heels in and keep the pressure off of your arteries in your leg

[@BinoH]

Good point thanks for sharing!

[@apollopettv3750]

Thank you for sharing your saving life’s💜

[@BinoH]

I appreciate you watching!

[@shoobaloobabobdingalingadong]

Hey Bino, so in the first example, they basically made a false crotch with a basal anchor and tied in from there?

[@BinoH]

Yes and used and used a Moving rope system.

[@jean-jacquesdubois4032]

super bien expliqué Bino , merci beaucoup, signé : un ami de france

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@1_Bad_Z]

Yesterday I saw a video of a person who in Bakersfield, CA passed while working on a palm tree. I saw the video where firefighters were removing the person on palm tree. Very unfortunate

[@BinoH]

It's always sad to hear about these tragedies. I hope this video helps people be safer when working with palm trees.

[@perry8322]

Never in 60 years knew that they went up there and trimmed that I thought when the weather changes they just fall off like leaves in the Midwest where I live wow, I could never handle that job

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shirleya3615]

Very Interesting. Very Educational.

[@BinoH]

I'm glad you found it useful.

[@truesimplicity]

Awesome vid definitely applicable here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🌴

[@BinoH]

Good to hear!

[@gamingbutter5768]

I live in Wisconsin and have never seen a 🌴. Is that chain the only thing keeping the man with the Mohawk up high?❤

[@BinoH]

yes

[@grivlergilliver7340]

Yes I saw the Bakersfield accident. Here on KZbin I’m in Canada and of course no palms. Did not know this could happen. Cannot imagine the family of this man seeing his accident.

[@BinoH]

Very sad situation. We hope that it does not keep on reoccurring. Take care!

[@CLARKaka]

Wow man exalent information really

[@BinoH]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@luilui03able]

So ,how people did it before drones and those slingshot?

[@eddiea1213]

Thanks. Saw the Bakersfield accident and didn't understand what happened

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@morganplisken7271]

I think a few years back a guy built an automated tool that climbs the palm and makes cuts with a small circular blade with a video camera mounted on it.remote control tool.

[@BinoH]

Interesting I have not seen that.

[@bftvclips8925]

Just watched a fatality recovery the other day in Bakersfield. Ppl in the comments said cut from the top.

[@onestepbeyond7240]

Much respect to all tree dudes.

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@AndAndmed]

Excellent video. I have been educated. I had no idea that this was a thing

[@BinoH]

You're welcome, it's a dangerous job!

[@michaelvette7659]

I didn't know about the whole ring, fluffing off on top of you. Don't think I'll be doing anymore palm tree's, because they are a hassle. One thing I'd like to add, is also the wet sawdust. That the palm leaves are made of. Are very irritating to the eyes. Learned that one, the hard way.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DiViLi2]

Cutting down trees is no joke; it's a risky business, especially when you're dealing with single-trunk giants like coconut and palm trees. Just the other day, I was up against some towering coconut trees, and let me tell you, they were incredibly brittle. As I sawed through, the moment the tree came crashing down, the trunk bounced back with such force that I had to grip it tightly to keep my balance. It was like being on a wild roller coaster ride, my heart racing and adrenaline pumping. You never really know what to expect in this line of work, and that thrill keeps you on your toes!

[@BinoH]

I've definitely been there! Thanks for sharing!

[@GeorgeJansen]

The top 4 most dangerous jobs on Earth are oil derrick worker, aircraft carrier worker, Alaskan fisherman, and lumberjack/tree trimmer ❤❤❤. May God continue to watch over all of you.

[@BinoH]

Thank you! Take care!

[@lronbutters5688]

Omg I had no idea this was even a thing that can happen to people!!

[@BinoH]

I good when people become aware.

[@youradhere1217]

I knew a guy named Mario from Sinaloa Mexico. Guy was brave 200 + feet redwoods no loft no nothing just a harness. We would do so many side jobs. I was a ground man . I should of appreciated him more. We also worked for a company and he was better than the owner and faster .

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dankotos61]

Wow that's crazy. I know years ago when I went to school we touched on the subject a little bit but we don't have palm trees here

[@waterbug1135]

It's not an intuitive danger which makes it very dangerous. When I first hear of this and saw the video I couldn't even imagine what the dynamics were. Wasn't until the fronds were pushed off the guy that I could see how he was trapped and what the risk was. Weird thing but high risk. I think the danger is increased because homeowners who let fronds pile up for years are the same owners who will look for the cheapest solution and hire an untrained person.

[@BinoH]

Very true!

[@carlwilliams6977]

When they get the rope over the crown of the tree, I'm curious how they know that it's secure? I'm guessing that one advantage to the Drone is that you could have video as you pass over the top of the tree.

[@canamcartel9694]

In the 90s a arborist fell off a palm tree, he fell backwards off a ladder but a branch on a tree behind him impaled him right up ass. It wen in upto his lungs.

[@BinoH]

That would be horrible!

[@bradsanders407]

Did you see that on the ER show? They had a patient with the same exact injury. He came in still skewered. They opened up his abdominal cavity and were planning a course of action. Despite their concern about infection from sawdust, the had someone come in with an angle grinder and cut the branch into smaller pieces. I was screaming at the tv "PRUNERS!!". They never said if he made a full recovery or not.

[@c.e.anderson558]

In my youth i trimmed trees around power lines for the electric company. We had a special knot thatvwas heavy and threw it over branch. We wore saddles with a D ring at your waist. Tied speciall knot on D ring leaving 5 foot long . tied tail onto the rope coming down from branch with another special knot. A simple knot that allowed you to push it up rhe rope but if you 5 sat back the knot would clamp on the rope from your weight and not slide down on the rope. Ypu pushed the knot up the rope a couple feet atva time and lifted yourself up the treee. When you got to end of rope lengthband needed go higher you took the rope that lifted you and tiedvanother knot on D ring and tail of rope .you could then untie the initial knots and go higher. Some pinevtrees you might havre to do the otocess

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DavidWilliams-wr4wb]

i’ve been a climber for over 40 years and i actually moved to miami after doing tree work after hurricane Andrew and i cut plenty of palm trees down , i wasn’t aware of how dangerous they could be trimming the dead undergrowth , because after Andrew mother nature trimmed all of them basically by blowing all the stuff loose ,good thing im semi retired and up north again!

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rarebreed-wj3ov]

No palm trees in Oklahoma. I cut trees all my life. But I was literally 1 step from Death on a sunny calm afternoon walking to a neighbors and for no reason half the tree fell a section 2 ft diameter half the tree. It was NOT being cut. No winds just crack & fall missing my head & body by literally 1 Foot. I did tree work for 20 years and the one that wasn't being cut or worked on almost took my life back in 2013. Later we saw tree was rotted in the middle huge elm. Freak accident. I was not harmed luckily

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rarebreed-wj3ov]

@@BinoH your welcome

[@irayan-hun]

How do you set the pulley above the palm tree?

[@cassiecoleman3584]

Really good info Thanks,

[@BinoH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Moondoggy1941]

0:09 What about putting a chain up there and tighten it around the trunk of the palm, put 3 sharp blades so when the weight of the palm tree nut slides down it is cut into 3 pieces and falls to the ground. The blades would simply slices into 3 pieces.

[@BinoH]

The dry fronds do not cut that easy. The best way is to work from the top down.

[@danuilfrance8685]

Topping Palm trees is crazy dangerous also, they don’t fall like other trees on your back cut. They’re like cutting a hemp rope

[@BinoH]

True they are different.

[@valeriofrego5817]

Grazie mille per questo interessante documentario

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@davyoh8986]

A thousand thank yous Bino. RIP Bardomiano Bautista Perez. 🙏🌴

[@BinoH]

You're welcome and respect to your friend!

[@eltravieso2136]

What do you think about using a deer stand to climb and work on a palm?

[@BinoH]

I would rather use Stationary Rope System.

[@mxcollin95]

Is there any risk of a rope failing by being sliced up by the edges (which can be super sharp) of the palm fawns if the rope is thrown directly over the top of a palm tree in an effort to climb up an over the dead growth rather climb up the trunk?

[@BinoH]

Not with the palm species here in California even with the Mexican Fan Palm that has lot of short spikes. Your ropes should always be inspected.

[@Bob-bw2ex]

Amazing you got to be one crazy mother that was a beautiful house shame for the guy who died amazing video love them Palm trees

[@lightningmcqueen181]

Until I kust saw the Bakersfield fatality, i sidnt know a palm Tree could strip itself down in a mass like that.. never seen a tree do it on its own either .Even after hurricanes.... Crazy

[@BinoH]

There are lots of Mexican Fan Palms in California with lots of years of dead growth.

[@yevgeniymaksimovich8505]

It's amazing what man can do to make a money to support his family.

[@BinoH]

True!

[@kimberlycoolidge5206]

What about scaffolding as a quick way to erect a platform in backyards where theres less space?

[@BinoH]

The palms are a bit to high for scafolding.

[@John-cj3ve]

...extremely entertaining! YES! I enjoyed it!

[@BinoH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BenMcneil-hk8xv]

I don’t know how many palm trees I trimmed around 35th Ave. and Glendale in my years, but it was always dangerous. Poor people can’t afford to have their palm trees trimmed regularly.

[@BinoH]

Very true. I used to hate climbing under the palm skirts you couldn't see anything until you cut some of the leaves away and I never liked the way palms swayed in the wind. Take care!

[@23chan]

A guy just died in Baker'sfield, California. I thought you made the video because of him but your video is one year old. I just watched the video of his body being recovered. Pretty sad.

[@BinoH]

I agree it is very sad. We made this video a year ago with the intention to spread the word of how dangerous it is.

[@stevecastro1325]

In my wife’s home country of Vietnam, this danger as well as the danger of being domed by a falling coconut is a real hazard.

[@BinoH]

Coconut palms can grow real high that could do some damage!

[@Mr.Incognito1022]

Answer me htf they throw the rope so high up I'm confused or I missed something because shooting tht ball wasn't accurate enough 🙄🫡

[@duanemoran2868]

30 years in the trade, both private, and Utility. I told my crews day after day during safety meetings, watch out for the unexpected, that is what will get you. No job is so important, no service is so necessary that we can not afford to do our job safely. Many times I called the job off to protect myself and my crews against supervisors, and company demands. At the age of 55 I retired from the work and the electrical union. I considered my physical Heath, hearing loss, lack of equilibrium, inability to comunícate with workers due to hearing loss, a major safety issue. I gave up a lot of my pension and retirement income for the safety of the workers and the union. Still going after 70 years. It was a difficult choice but My co-workers, the public, the company I worked for, the Union; safety came first. This is the most hazardous work in the world, and the most unforgiving. Expect the unexpected, from everything, and everyone, acts of God included. Stay safe! Loved my work. ❤

[@BinoH]

Thank you for sharing!

[@bradsanders407]

I worked for Asplundh shortly after high-school. Short of a soilder in battle i cant think of any job being as dangerous as that one. Everytime in a tree with live wires running through it was like a religious experience. The whole reason a spot was open for me to hire in was they had a guy killed by a line. As you say expect the unexpected. Well when the unexpected was girls laying out by a pool this poor bastard let it distract him and he leaned back enough that the back of his neck touched one of the 3 phases lines. As my coworker who retrieved his body said "killed him deader than shit".

[@Truth-f2q]

In experience kills and maims, I know I fell feet from a palm in 1994. and bounced off the sidewalk. Got pretty mangled but lived. shattered elbow, collapsed lung, broken pelvis, bruises all over.

[@BinoH]

Sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing!

[@frankgonz31]

Omg,this is the first time I have heard this. I've would've never thought that this could happen. I always thought from bottom was the right way. 😢

[@BinoH]

I hope this was helpful.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Honestly never thought about it. Snow state.

[@wetdroidedition2549]

Regular people, I mean owners of the Palm Trees, need to know all this, and accept the high cost to safety trimmer these trees.

[@BinoH]

Thanks for sharing!