OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. (WPEC) — A man was killed after he was caught in a wood chipper in Florida.

The deadly accident occurred Tuesday 9:30 a.m. while the man, a contracted tree trimming vendor with Carlton Tree Service, was trimming trees by himself on the first day of a project at the town hall and police department property.

Lynne Ladner, the Town Manager of Ocean Ridge, told WPEC the man died from injuries sustained in the accident. "I am devastated. It is a horrible loss of life," Ladner said. She added that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified and is en route to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

WPEC's Al Pefley asked Ladner if the man was pulled in head first, and she responded, "I believe he was, yes."

Ladner explained that other crew members witnessed the incident and immediately responded, along with town staff and officers. The victim's family, who are in Mexico, have not yet been notified, she said.

Boynton Beach Fire Rescue is providing grief counseling to town employees and vendor staff affected by the tragedy. Ladner noted that the accident was traumatic for those involved and that the town will continue to ensure all safety practices are in place.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and further details have not been released.