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Summary of U.S. Injuries and Fatalities Involving Entrapment and Suffocation in Grain Transport Vehicles
Yuan-Hsin Cheng1, William E Field1, Salah F Issa1
1Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
|May 23, 2018
Summary
Grain transport vehicle (GTV) entrapments are a significant agricultural hazard, predominantly affecting youth. While awareness and safety measures have reduced incidents, continued vigilance and improved GTV safety standards are crucial.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Safety and Health
- Occupational Injury Surveillance
- Confined Space Hazards
Background:
- The Purdue University Agricultural Safety and Health Program has maintained a surveillance database of U.S. agricultural confined space injuries and fatalities since 1978.
- The database includes 1,968 documented cases from 1964 to 2016.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends and characteristics of injuries and fatalities in agricultural confined spaces, with a specific focus on grain transport vehicles (GTVs).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions and recommend future actions to mitigate risks.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a comprehensive database of agricultural confined space incidents.
- Categorization and statistical analysis of cases involving grain transport vehicles (GTVs).
- Examination of victim demographics, incident outcomes, and temporal trends.
Main Results:
- 174 cases (8.8%) involved entrapment or suffocation in GTVs, representing the majority of agricultural transport vehicle incidents.
- 64.3% of GTV incidents resulted in fatalities, and 71.8% involved individuals aged 20 and under.
- Typical GTV victims were male, with an average age of 19.9 years, and over 63.5% were under 15.
- While annual cases declined from a peak in the 1990s, recent years show concerning numbers, necessitating continued efforts.
Conclusions:
- Grain transport vehicle entrapments pose a severe risk, particularly to young people in agriculture.
- Increased awareness and safety measures have contributed to a decline in incidents, but the problem persists.
- Recommendations include developing safety standards for GTVs, implementing warning systems, and enhancing targeted safety education for agricultural workers.
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