Dowagiac Fire Department issued the following announcement on Feb 22.
The third week of February every year is Grain Bin Safety Week.
Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Every year, thousands of farm workers are injured and hundreds more die from farming accidents.
Why is grain safety so important?
Flowing grain can act like quicksand – creating a potentially deadly entrapment that can crush or suffocate you within seconds
The speed and weight of flowing grain make it extremely difficult to escape without assistance and proper safety equipment
Engulfment in grain can occur quickly and without notice upon entering a bin or grain wagon Engulfment in grain bins can result in multiple fatalities when others attempt to rescue and become victims as well.
Learn more. Do more. Save more lives.
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