Jesus Benitez Killed after Falling into Wood Chipper on Peggy Lane [Menlo Park, CA]

Tree Trimmer Jesus Benitez Dies after Falling into Wood Chipper at Menlo Park Job Site

 
MENLO PARK, CA (October 14, 2022) – Jesus Contreras Benitez was killed after falling into a wood chipper in Menlo Park on Tuesday, October 11.
 
The incident happened in the 900 block of Peggy Lane near Bay Road, just west of Flood Park. According to Menlo Park police, Benitez was working along Peggy Lane when he fell into the wood chipper. When authorities arrived, he was found dead.
 
Benitez was 47 years old from Redwood City, according to the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office.
 
The Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the death. Officials said the company doing the tree trimming is S.P. McLenanhan. Cal/OSHA has up to six month to determine if there was a safety issue at the work site and to issue any citations.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jesus Benitez.

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