When a tree trunk splits vertically while being cut down, it is known as a barber chair.
Poor guy, he ran the wrong way both times.
I wonder whether they are warned and trained? Also, this is the new normal. Because of the global chemtrailing and geo-engineering, many, many trees are rotten. geoengineeringwatch.org/category/tree-die-off/
Cutting trees is a dangerous business. I wonder if tree cutters bore tree trunks to test for rot? I would think that would allow them to take some precautions to mitigate the risks.