Contract Worker Killed In Bulldozer Accident During ECUA Controlled Burn

March 10, 2019

A worker was killed when he was struck by a bulldozer Saturday during a controlled burn in Cantonment.

The accident was reported about 5:20 p.m. deep in a wooded area south of Becks Lake Road. The adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators believe the man was the operator of the bulldozer, but the exact cause of the accident was still under investigation Saturday night, according to Maj. Andrew Hobbs of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

According to an Emerald Coast Utilities Authority spokesperson, the man was a contractor working on a prescribed burn on ECUA property. Approximately 900 acres were set to be burned during a three day period ending Saturday.

The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Pictured: LifeFlight on standby at a bulldozer accident Saturday in Cantonment. The accident occurred deep in the woods, south of the pictured location. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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3 Responses to “Contract Worker Killed In Bulldozer Accident During ECUA Controlled Burn”

  1. Cathy Wood on March 10th, 2019 1:19 pm

    My prayer is that as he closed his eyes here, he opened them in heaven and is with the Lord. May God comfort his family and friends.

  2. Karen P. on March 10th, 2019 9:57 am

    My thoughts and prayers go out to this family, may God wrap his arms around all of them at this time.

  3. Whisperjet on March 10th, 2019 6:23 am

    Please pray for his family and friends…a tragic loss..

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