Young farmer killed in bale-wrapping machine

[Bob c]

Sorry if been posted already

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A teenage male farmer has died following a tragic farming incident in south Devon. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released a statement saying the

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A teenage male farmer has died following a tragic farming incident in south Devon.


The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released a statement saying the worker was trapped and killed in a bale-wrapping machine. His identity has not been made public.


The fatal incident happened on a farm in Plympton, a suburb of Plymouth, on 22 June.


See also: Focus on farm safety protocols as harvest season nears


A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were contacted by the ambulance service on the evening of Wednesday 22 June following reports of a teenage male having sustained serious injuries while working at a farm in the Plympton area of Plymouth.




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A teenage male farmer has died following a tragic farming incident in south Devon.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released a statement saying the worker was trapped and killed in a bale-wrapping machine. His identity has not been made public.
The fatal incident happened on a farm in Plympton, a suburb of Plymouth, on 22 June.
See also: Focus on farm safety protocols as harvest season nears
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were contacted by the ambulance service on the evening of Wednesday 22 June following reports of a teenage male having sustained serious injuries while working at a farm in the Plympton area of Plymouth.

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“The fire service, police, plus air and land ambulances all attended the scene, but tragically the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and this death is not currently being treated as suspicious. Due to the age of the male, police will support the Health and Safety Executive with their investigation into this matter.”

 

[holywell farmer]

Awful such a young age my thoughts are with his family

 

[Exfarmer]

so very sad and so easily done, my thoughts with his friends and family

 

[grainboy]

I did wonder when JP1 posted picture of his young son using a Wrapper,
Surely underage,
You just can’t be too careful,

 

[JP1]

I did wonder when JP1 posted picture of his young son using a Wrapper,
Surely underage,
You just can’t be too careful,

You never give up do you . He was under full and constant supervision . That must be the ninth or tenth post on here over the years when you can't resist posting about him

Pretty sick on this thread too


My thoughts are with the family of this young lad

 

[shumungus]

You never give up do you . He was under full and constant supervision . That must be the ninth or tenth post on here over the years when you can resist posting about him

Pretty sick on this thread too


My thoughts are with the family of this young lad

@grainboy has a point I'm afraid. We are all guilty of it, in what other industrial setting would it be deemed acceptable to have a child in the vicinity of never mind in control of 750-1250 kg of spinning mass and stood right next to unshielded hydraulic hoses containing high pressure hot oil. We all take risks on our own account but it is unfair to endanger children.

 

[grainboy]

Genuine concern of someone allowing an underage child to operate a machine,

 

[grainboy]

Probably illegal as well,
So don’t go jumping on your high horse,
When you have posted an incriminating picture,

Ps, it was not a sick comment, but an honest one,

I have in my 45 years working in and around agriculture, seen the effect of farming deaths,
Actually witnessed one first hand, it wasn’t a pleasant time for all concerned.

 

[Bob c]

Only takes a spilt second
you turn away and puff, to late
i know of 2 farmers who have there lost children due to accidents

 

[grainboy]

Sorry JP,

but I think you may be in the wrong on this one,

 

[Minesapint]

Probably illegal as well,
So don’t go jumping on your high horse,
When you have posted an incriminating picture,

Ps, it was not a sick comment, but an honest one,

I have in my 45 years working in and around agriculture, seen the effect of farming deaths,
Actually witnessed one first hand, it wasn’t a pleasant time for all concerned.

This is a tragic accident, and thoughts go to the family.
You are always very quick to criticise others for what you perceive as a wrong, yet often post pictures of yourselves working on sheds with a forklift and man cage. Apologies if I am wrong, but my understanding of the law is that for any planned work this is not acceptable, and should involve a lifting platform/scissor lift.

 

[Y Fan Wen]

Episode close to us last month.

Gwynedd paramedic killed by tree he was cutting, inquest hears

Robin Parry Jones, 57, had been cutting the tree for a friend on a day off when it fell on him.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[grainboy]

Just tripped over this on YouTube..

When you see it all joined together, if it's all true, it's rather scarey.

This is a tragic accident, and thoughts go to the family.
You are always very quick to criticise others for what you perceive as a wrong, yet often post pictures of yourselves working on sheds with a forklift and man cage. Apologies if I am wrong, but my understanding of the law is that for any planned work this is not acceptable, and should involve a lifting platform/scissor lift.

Point taken, technically correct,
But I would never let a minor near any farm machinery,

 

[grainboy]

Apologies for the Boris link,

 

[Fatlamb]

I watched a neighbour drive up the main road a few weeks ago towing a spreader with his daughter stood on the draw bar, couldnt believe that especially as the family are the first to complain or report you for anything.

 

[grainboy]

should use a safety net as well.

Safety net,
under a Scissor lift or man cage,
Why, ?

 

[jackp]

Sorry JP, View attachment 1047699but I think you may be in the wrong on this one,

Every body can read what you print , but why keep mentioning it

 

[grainboy]

Because I know of 7 agricultural deaths in my working life of 45 yrs,
And all could have been averted,

 

[chaffcutter]

At least five children killed by their fathers in farm accidents within ten miles of here within my working lifetime, every one a simple mistake with a lifetimes consequences.

sad for this lads family today.

Please everyone, think what could go wrong, and stay safe.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Safety net,
under a Scissor lift or man cage,
Why, ?

Well I'm no H&s expert but imo can never be too careful when working on Rooves