MN TRACTOR ACCIDENT

[N80]

I don't feel like anyone was disrespectful here. We were simply curious as we did not have many facts. It goes without saying that any human loss can be and usually is heartbreaking for loved ones. I don't think anyone here minimized that loss.

The fact is, in my experience, when we discuss tractor accidents we are doing so less to express sympathy and more to determine what lessons can be learned to help prevent that sort of thing happening to us or someone we love. We often do express sympathy, and that is certainly appropriate. But discussing the mechanics and causes of such a tragedy does not mean that we are without sympathy whether we express that sympathy or not.

 

[TrippleT]

I agree, I would never minimize someone's life. But, I too am getting to be an old man and sometimes I, like the movie, have to realize my limitations. On the other hand I know a guy who is 90 years old works with his computer and is pretty good at it. SO, I wouldn't limit driving the tractor for anyone. I had a friend in his forty's that turned a tractor over and it killed him. I think the ROP'S are a very good thing in conjunction with the lap belts. And all the facts we can have on such accidents we can get may save one of our lives.

 

[Qapla]

... hearing about far too many 70 and 80 year olds in these stories...

Perhaps we hear "far to many of these stories" because that is what people feel the need to post. On the same day that this 76 year old farmer died, how many his age and older operated a tractor with no problems at all?

We don't know because no one posts stories about an older tractor operator who got up early, put in a full day and arrived home safely after doing a good days work.

I'm sure, on any given day, that the number of tractor operators (old or young) who had a day without serious incident far outweighs the ones that ended in tragedy. But, since tragedy is much more attention grabbing, we tend to dwell on them a bit more.

 

[RoyJackson]

Maybe getting killed at age 76 doing what you like to do isn't the worst thing that can happen to you. But I doubt our families would feel the same way.

These men, of an older generation, were tough and hard workers. The gentleman who died in this accident, was doing what he did all his life. This kind of hard manual labor would kill a bunch of us younger guys...

Yes, it's a sad thing...but not as sad as setting in a nursing home wasting away...

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Hi Alden - sorry for your loss.

Most of the folks here are respectful of others, and push safety for humanitarian reasons. I too don't think anyone meant any disrespect.

 

[creekbend]

These men, of an older generation, were tough and hard workers. The gentleman who died in this accident, was doing what he did all his life. This kind of hard manual labor would kill a bunch of us younger guys...

Yes, it's a sad thing...but not as sad as setting in a nursing home wasting away...

Well stated and timely.

 

[creekbend]

Carl was a beautiful human being who absolutely loved farming. He was persistant on getting on the tractor that day and helping out. Farming was his life. It wasn't freezing cold that day. In fact, it was a beautiful fall day, and the accident occured at dusk.

For those who post on this forum, please be kind with your comments and remember that with this tragic accident, Carl wasn't just another "old" 76 year old as you have all commented. The rural community of Cold Spring lost a good friend. The family of Carl lost a father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and nephew.

Thank you.

So sorry for your loss. He seemed to be loved, by everyone, his Family and the entire community.

 

[First one]

So sorry , to hear he pasted away. I don't think there's one of us that thinks getting old means we won't still be given'er **** as long as we can, either on a tractor or chasing the old lady around the house.
It sounds like what happened could have happend to anyone young or old.
Unfortunately there will always be accidents no matter how safe were trying to be. Trying to think ahead what could go wrong before doing it, can save ya sometimes , but not always.