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Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Kentucky: Farmer Dies in Cornpicker.

PB2012110801

Publication Date	1996
Page Count	4
Abstract	On 22 November 1995, a 52-year-old farmer died when he was caught in the cornpicker he was operating. He was a full-time farmer and had been involved in the family farming business all of his life. On the day of the incident, the victim and his 20-year-old son had been working in the field together operating the cornpicker. After obtaining a full load, the son transported the load back for storage while the farmer stayed in the field to finish a small section of corn. When he did not return home at the expected time, his wife and son went looking for him. They found him entangled in the rotating shaft of the cornpicking machine. The victim's neck had been broken and he was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no witnesses to the incident. In order to prevent similar incidents from occurring, FACE investigators recommend: (1) Turn off equipment and allow time for parts to stop moving before making adjustments (2) Wear clothing that is close fitting, with no loose or frayed ends, when working near machinery with moving parts (3) Follow appropriate procedures and safety precautions given in the operator's manual.
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Accident investigations Fatalities Farmers Injuries Corn picker Agricultural machinery Work environment Accident prevention Safety procedures Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation(FACE)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Kentucky Dept. for Health Services, Frankfort.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201220

Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Kentucky: Farmer Dies in Cornpicker.

Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Kentucky: Farmer Dies in Cornpicker.
PB2012110801

Publication Date	1996
Page Count	4
Abstract	On 22 November 1995, a 52-year-old farmer died when he was caught in the cornpicker he was operating. He was a full-time farmer and had been involved in the family farming business all of his life. On the day of the incident, the victim and his 20-year-old son had been working in the field together operating the cornpicker. After obtaining a full load, the son transported the load back for storage while the farmer stayed in the field to finish a small section of corn. When he did not return home at the expected time, his wife and son went looking for him. They found him entangled in the rotating shaft of the cornpicking machine. The victim's neck had been broken and he was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no witnesses to the incident. In order to prevent similar incidents from occurring, FACE investigators recommend: (1) Turn off equipment and allow time for parts to stop moving before making adjustments (2) Wear clothing that is close fitting, with no loose or frayed ends, when working near machinery with moving parts (3) Follow appropriate procedures and safety precautions given in the operator's manual.
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Accident investigations Fatalities Farmers Injuries Corn picker Agricultural machinery Work environment Accident prevention Safety procedures Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation(FACE)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Kentucky Dept. for Health Services, Frankfort.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201220