COHASSET, Mass. — A tree worker was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after he was struck on the head by a falling branch at a jobsite.
Cohasset Police say the victim, a 27-year-old Quincy man, was working near the intersection of Beechwood Street and Wheelwright Farm Drive around 10:00 a.m. when a tree limb was cut by a coworker and fell on him.
The victim was knocked unconscious as a result of the impact.
The man was transported to an area hospital for head trauma sustained in the accident.
Authorities say he was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident and regained consciousness when police and fire crews arrived.
Cohasset detectives and OSHA are actively investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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