Minnesota Tree Trimmer Charged in Coworker's Death After On-the-Job Horseplay Turns Deadly

A tree-trimming employee has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly crushing his coworker's head with a hydraulic grapple while the pair were reportedly 'fing around' on the job, according to authorities. The incident occurred at a Minnesota-based landscaping company, where the two employees were engaged in horseplay when the fatal accident took place. The charge comes as an investigation into the workplace accident is ongoing. The tree trimmer's exact relationship with his coworker and details of their final moments are still under investigation.