December 5, 2024
Ag Injury News Report 9/8/2024: Crews rescue Stanton County farmer trapped in corn bin 9/7/2024: Man Injured in Scotland County Tractor Rollover Accident 9/7/2024: Two workers die after being trapped inside a South Dakota farm silo 8/26/2024: ATV operator killed in Salisbury crash 8/24/2024: One dead in Corinth farm truck crash 8/21/2024: Man Survives Grain […]
December 5, 2024
While we don’t see much winter weather in South Carolina, we are no strangers to bitter cold days. While most other occupations are inside on those cold days, farmers find themselves braving the cold to tend to crops and livestock. To help combat the cold, make sure to cover as much exposed skin as possible. […]
December 5, 2024
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November 6, 2024
Ag Injury News 8/19/2024: Man pinned beneath tractor killed in Stephenson County rollover crash 8/19/2024: Harlem man, 39, killed in fatal side-by-side wreck, three others injured 8/16/2024: Cassville teen killed in tractor accident 8/16/2024: Coast Guard crews rescue man having medical emergency on fishing boat off Anna Maria Island 8/15/2024: 84-year-old in critical condition after […]
November 6, 2024
With harvest season winding down and hunting season in full swing, much of our farming community is spending their free time in the woods looking for a different kind of harvest. Before you enter the woods, make sure someone knows where you are at all times and that you are familiar with your firearm! Image […]
November 6, 2024
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October 5, 2024
Disaster Clean-Up Safety During times of natural disaster, many community members join efforts to help with the clean-up process. While this is commendable, always remember that there are many hidden safety hazards around disaster clean-up. Before beginning a clean-up process, always assess the area for hazards such as down powerlines, suspended trees, displaced animals, and […]
October 5, 2024
Ag Injury News Report 8/9/2024: Local 8-year-old boy saves his father after tractor accident in Kalkaska 8/8/2024: Man killed in side-by-side wreck in Lincoln County 8/7/2024: Man Killed after Tree Limb Falls on Tractor in Greene Township 8/6/2024: Man seriously injured after semi collides with tractor Tuesday in Linn County 7/25/2024: 9-year-old ‘cowgirl’ dies in […]
October 5, 2024
Questions 1. At least how far should you stay from downed lines? 2. How do you avoid chainsaw kickback? 3. Who should repair downed lines and gas leaks? 4. True or False: You should use a metal pole to inspect floodwaters for hazards. 5. True or False: When cleaning up trees, you should wear hearing […]
September 5, 2024
Grain Bin Safety Gain bins are valuable assets to many farming operations, as they are often viewed as a savings account for farmers. Farmers load grain into their bins and wait for prices to rise at the elevators. However, during this waiting period, farmers must keep moisture levels just right to get the most money […]
