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Florida Man dead after getting caught in woodchipper: Police

Police arrived at the scene at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, where they found the man dead after succumbing to his injuries

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A man on Tuesday died after he was caught in a woodchipper at Ocean Ridge, police said.

Police arrived at the scene at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, where they found the man dead after succumbing to his injuries.

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According to officials, the man was an employee of a tree timing service and got caught in the machine after putting an object inside.

He was pulled head-first into the woodchipper, officials said.

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The employee's identity has not been disclosed.

No other injuries were reported.

OSHA was notified and responded to the scene.

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