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Horse Breeder Falls 11-12 Feet From Hayloft When Throwing Hay Bale
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2015/05/20
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Description:In fall 2012, a male horse breeder in his 70s died when his coat became entangled in the twine of a bale he was physically throwing from the hayloft. He fell 11-12 feet from the loft onto hard packed dirt. The decedent was working alone up in the loft. His spouse was feeding the horses below. She heard a "thud" but thought it was a bale landing on the ground. She went to investigate a few minutes later. She saw her husband lying on the ground. She ran to their home to call emergency response. Emergency response arrived and transported him to a local hospital where he died the next day. Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: 1. Old, frayed clothing. 2. No fall protection while working near open loft door. 3. Work practices - throwing the hay bale instead of pushing the bale. 4. Hay on floor contributing to slip hazard. 5. Possible fatigue from throwing hay bales. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. When possible, do not throw but rather push a hay bale out of hay loft to the ground. 2. Install removable guardrail(s) across the loft door. 3. Wear gloves to protect hands from cuts and abrasions while handling twine-baled hay. 4. Use a bale cart to move bales in the hay loft. 5. Wear a fall protection harness with appropriate anchor points to safely access each loft door. 6. Do not wear frayed/torn clothing. 7. Locate a broom in loft to sweep to avoid slips and falls.
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Pages in Document:1-5
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20046462
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2015-105620
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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 12MI218, 2015 May;:1-5;
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Federal Fiscal Year:2015
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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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