Are You at Risk?
Thousands Injured on Farms Every Year
Accidents are an unfortunate reality in the agricultural industry, and this month we wanted to talk a bit about some of the most common — and most serious — accidents that can happen on the farm. Many of the hazards associated with agriculture are related to heavy equipment, especially the use of tractors. Of course, you can’t run a farm without one, but tractor accidents happen all the time. The most common accident is rolling or overturning the tractor, which kills about 100 agricultural workers every year and injures hundreds more across the nation. Other machinery can prove hazardous as well, such as augers or PTO shafts. If you become entangled in these devices, it’s a very bad situation. Despite working with the ground all day, many agricultural workers are also injured in falls from structures. Whether it’s the roof of a barn, a grain silo, a ladder, a haymow, or even the cab of a tractor, falls happen all the time. Of course, structures like grain silos and bins provide other risks besides falling — specifically suffocation, which can also occur in enclosed, improperly ventilated spaces that fill with manure gas or silo gas.
Many of the accidents listed above lead to
personal injury and wrongful death suits or disability claims.
That’s because most accidents are preventable
through training, proper equipment manufacture and maintenance, and the use of safety warnings and labels where needed.
Even in a rural area like ours, it can be hard to find an attorney who understands
agriculture. If you’ve been injured during agricultural work, get in touch with us. We’ll explain your rights, and discuss options to make sure you get the justice you deserve.
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Marvelous Macaroni Salad
Ingredients dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper
Salad
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½ pound macaroni, cooked, drained, and cooled
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1 cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped green pepper ½ cup chopped red pepper ½ cup chopped green onion
Directions
1. Mix together dressing ingredients. 2. Mix together salad ingredients. 3. Mix dressing and salad together. Chill before serving. 4. Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by Food.com.
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