Fatal Accident at Field Work: Man Sucked into Combine Harvester

A 43-year-old man died in hospital after being severely injured by a combine harvester during field work in Skarżyn, Poland, on September 22.

Tragic Incident

A tragic accident occurred on Monday, September 22, at around 1:30 PM in Skarżyn, Węgrow County. A 43-year-old man, a family member of the farm owner, entered the operating area of a combine harvester and sustained severe injuries during corn harvesting operations.

Emergency Response and Investigation

The injured man was transported to the hospital by a helicopter from the Medical Emergency Response Team (LPR). Despite immediate medical assistance, he succumbed to extensive injuries and died in the hospital. The investigation revealed that the man entered the operating area of the agricultural machine during ongoing field work.

Safety Reminders

The authorities remind everyone of the basic occupational health and safety (BHP) rules during field work involving agricultural machinery:

– Strictly prohibited to enter the operating area of agricultural machines.
– Machine operators must ensure no bystanders are nearby.
– People working near machines must maintain a safe distance.
– All maintenance work must be done after switching off and securing the machine.

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