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On September 9th, 2024, a farmer in Stanton, NE was trapped in a corn bin. The 84-year-old was trapped up to his neck by the corn. According to reports, the farmer had tied himself off with a rope around his waist, which kept him from being completely buried.
Stanton Fire and Rescue and Norfolk Fire and Rescue along with Stanton County Sheriffs responded to the call. The corn was stabilized around the farmer with grain bin rescue shield and a grain vacuum was used to suck corn from around him.
The hazards of entering a grain bin are never far away and we should always identify and remove possible hazards before attempting a task.
The following should be addressed:
Turn off and lockout all powered equipment, specifically grain moving equipment like augers.
Test the aid to make sure there is enough oxygen and no hazard gases inside the bin.
Wear a respirator or dust mask to protect against grain dust.
Wear a harness that is attached to a lifeline.
Make sure there is an observer stationed outside the bin at all times during the bin entry.
Avoid walking on grain; do not attempt to "walk down" grain to make it flow.
Avoid bridged grain; do not enter on or below bridge grain or if grain is built up on the sides of the bin.
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