Post Hole Digger lawsuit ends poorly for farmer

[Gale Hawkins]

Graves Co. woman dead after tractor incident - KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar Bluff

Found the story from last month locally. I did not know the couple. Can not imagine their family Christmas time.

Why is a person needed on the ground next to the auger?

 

[TomSeller]

Graves Co. woman dead after tractor incident - KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar Bluff

Found the story from last month locally. I did not know the couple. Can not imagine their family Christmas time.

Why is a person needed on the ground next to the auger?

Some people guide the head with a person on the ground. Some people foolishly use a person on the ground to provide down force. I like the FEL diggers.

 

[woodlandfarms]

In the case mcds the woman was only asking for medical. I think it was 150k max. But mcds and the attorney were so rotten in the courthouse that the jury provided a bonus award.

Generally our courts are juried by our peers. When I see a large sum of an award I tend to think there is much more to the story.

 

[RoyJackson]

This is why I am scared to death about letting inexperienced people use equipment. It doesn't take long to teach someone to drive a tractor, especially a licensed driver. And everything seems fine. It's what happens when things go wrong that worries me. I've seen some peoples inappropriate reactions or none at all.

That's why I don't allow others to use my equipment. If a neighbor needs help, I'll help 'em and I'll operate the equipment.
In the case being discussed, the plaintiff's lawyers argued a lack of training for a temporary employee. "Lack of training" is a relative term...but I would never allowed anyone near any rotating equipment.

 

[busguy1]

Just like when the monkeys tail got cut off.
(it wont be long now!)

 

[TomSeller]

While accidents can happen to anyone, some people simply don't understand working safe. I once saw a worker (not on my place) reach into a baler while it was operating. He said he had his cell phone with him in case he got one hand caught up, he'd dial with the other hand. Serious, that is what he said. He would be an example of Darwinism at it's best.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Some people guide the head with a person on the ground. Some people foolishly use a person on the ground to provide down force. I like the FEL diggers.

Thanks. Will keep this all in mind if I ever get one. May just stick with steel posts and manually drive. We pull them with the back hoe.

 

[Redneck in training]

I have used my 3 pt phd for 20 years. I don't think you can stop one fast enough to prevent injury. I am surprised he didn't get killed. A lot of guys get killed this way, usually putting in fences. I think the last I heard of was a woman, her husband was on the tractor.

That is why my wife hit me with the showel when I tried to push on the auger.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

That is why my wife hit me with the showel when I tried to push on the auger.

At least you know she is not shopping for another husband.

 

[TomSeller]

That is why my wife hit me with the showel when I tried to push on the auger.

Was she trying to knock you out so you would fall into it? Just asking.

"Officer, I don't know why he has that bump on the back of his head, he must have hit it on something as the auger pulled him in. I guess we will never know."