Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200674091 - Employee killed when crushed by planter

Accident Summary Nr: 200674091 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 10/29/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305502858	10/31/2002	0161	111219	J.E.T. Farms, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 4:30 p.m. on October 29, 2002, Employee #1 parked a tractor, dismounted, and unhitched the planter attachment. During the operation, Employee #1 did not reset the load/depth control on the tractor per the manufacturer's recommendations. The planter rotated forward and crushed Employee #1 between the planter and the rear tire of the tractor. He was found approximately 30 minutes later by two coworkers. The trailer stands, which are designed to prevent tip-over, had previously been removed.

Keywords: AGRICULTURE, CONTROL LEVER, FARM MACHINERY, CRUSHED, TRACTOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305502858			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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