Nearly 80% of grain entrapment incidents happen when grain is in motion. Dislodging a vertical wall of spoiled grain poses yet another threat inside grain bins. Out of condition grain that has created a deadly bridge can cause a high risk breakthrough. One common risk for grain entrapment is being inside a grain bin while grain-unloading equipment is switched on. Older farmers and workers have been inside their bins enough times to have a false sense of security. Young victims tend to think nothing bad will ever happen to them. The perceived invincibility of youth, and the complacency of age also play roles when you consider most entrapment victims are under age 17, and over 55. Record harvests and longer grain storage times add to the problem. Grain storage bins are larger than ever, and the newest grain moving equipment is capable of moving more grain, faster. Yet, across the United States, grain entrapment is on the rise when other farm accidents are not.Įven though farmers like you are well aware of the hazards of grain entrapment, modern farming presents new risks. Total grain engulfment takes a mere 20 seconds. By chest deep, the pressure of the grain is too great to breathe, and you can asphyxiate even if your head is free. By the time you’re waist deep in flowing grain, it takes 600 pounds, plus your body weight, of force to free you. Let that sink in – four seconds before you can’t save yourself.Įven with help, escape is unlikely without proper safety equipment and training. Self-escape from grain entrapment is impossible at this point. You can be caught knee-deep in its suction within four seconds.
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