Clemson Agricultural Safety

Safety Spotlight – August 2021

Michael Plumblee Hometown: Aiken, SC Position: Corn and Soybean Extension Specialist I am an Assistant Professor in Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University and I am the Corn and Soybean Extension Specialist covering the state of SC. I work with farmers, Extension agents, and other stakeholders on issues related to corn and soybean agronomics, […]

Ag Injury News Report – July 2021

Ag Injury News Report 06/05/2021: Man dies in Wayne County crash between vehicle, horse-drawn equipment 06/02/2021: Boy, 4, dead after accident in southwestern Manitoba: RCMP 05/31/2021: Elderly man killed in Farm vehicle crash 05/30/2021: Man dies in Richardsville-area ATV accident 05/30/2021: Early morning shooting at dairy leaves man injured 05/29/2021: Motorcyclist dies after crash with […]

Safety Information – July 2021

ATV Safety According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2020, ATV deaths totaled 366. Most of these incidents occurred where the victims were not wearing helmets. Before operating an ATV, also known as an All-Terrain Vehicle, a walk around should be conducted. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the equipment. Look for any […]

Safety Spotlight – July 2021

Jalen Wilkerson Hometown: Seneca, SC Position: Owner of Wilkerson Lawn Care “Agriculture has been a big part of my life, I have always enjoyed everything about agriculture. However, I was not sure how I wanted to contribute to the industry. I started a landscaping company while I was in high school, my SAE was landscape […]

Safety Information – June 2021

Gasoline and Diesel Safety Information Both Gasoline and diesel are flammable liquids. Always store at room temperature away from heat sources. Always store gasoline and diesel in approved and labeled containers and keep containers closed tightly to prevent spills. If minor spills happen, absorb with sawdust, paper, or rags. If major spills occur, contain and […]

Safety Spotlight – June 2021

Sandy Lovern Hometown: Fort Lawn, SC Position: Owner of Lovern Greenhouses “When I was younger, I never thought that agriculture was going to be the path I chose in life, but when I moved to South Carolina, that is where I ended up. I found myself in the greenhouse at my high school, and that […]

Ag Injury News Report – June 2021

Ag Injury News Report 5/06/2021: Fieldworker killed in Kings County after being thrown out of truck, trapped under big rig 5/06/2021: 28-year-old Saginaw man killed in car accident involving a farm tractor 5/05/2021: Two-year-old seriously injured in tractor accident 5/01/2021: SHERIFF: Tractor accident led to shed fire that killed Seward man 5/01/2021: Man injured in tractor accident […]

Safety Spotlight – February 2020

Jacob Koch, as part of his master’s research, has become Associate Director in the Agricultural Safety Program through Clemson University’s Agricultural Sciences Department. The program builds demonstrations to travel around the state visiting Clemson Research and Education Centers to conduct Ag Safety Days and teach middle to high school age kids about different aspects of […]

Ag Injury News Report – February 2020

AG INJURY NEWS 12/11/2019: Saginaw County farmer run over and killed by tractor 12/14/2019: Hardwick man dies in tractor accident 12/15/2019: Alto man fractures both hips in tractor accident 01/02/2020: Florida driver dies in accident with farm tractor Source: https://www.aginjurynews.org/