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Farmer Starting Tractor From Ground Run Over by Tractor
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2018/10/23
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Description:A male farmer in his 70s died when he was run over by his John Deere 3020 diesel tractor he was starting while standing on the ground. The decedent was planning to move some hay bales to feed the cows. The tractor had been driven into the pole barn and had been left in gear after its last use. When the tractor started, the rear wheel struck the decedent, pulling him under the wheel while the tractor moved forward. Friends who were working near the pole barn heard the decedent call out. Running to help, they found the tractor's movement stopped by a pole barn wall. One individual turned off the tractor while the other individual called for emergency response. The decedent was declared dead at the scene. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: 1. Decedent was starting the tractor from the ground rather than the seat. 2. Improper tractor shut down procedures. 3. Tractor in poor condition. 4. Possible impairments in the deceased associated with aging. RECOMMENDATIONS: MIFACE investigators concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, employers should: 1. Start tractors from the operator seat only, not from the ground. 2. Tractor operators should always utilize proper tractor shut-off procedures as described in the operator's manual prior to exiting the tractor seat. 3. Owners/operators should inspect and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good operating condition. 4. Agricultural equipment operators should recognize the potential human factor limitations associated with aging and take advantage of the organizations and extension services that promote farming safety.
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Pages in Document:1-8
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NIOSHTIC Number:20055293
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2019-100829
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 15MI066, 2018 Oct; :1-8
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Federal Fiscal Year:2019
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Performing Organization:Michigan State University
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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Resource Number:FACE-15MI066
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