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Spinal injuries due to front-end bale loaders.

R W Friesen1, C E Ekong

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Plains Health Centre, Regina, Sask.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Tractor-mounted front-end bale loaders caused seven spinal injuries in farming accidents between 1979 and 1986. Implementing safety equipment could prevent these disabling farm injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Safety
  • Traumatology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Farm machinery accidents pose significant risks to agricultural workers.
  • Spinal injuries can result in severe, long-term disability and economic hardship.

Observation:

  • A notable increase in spinal injuries linked to tractor-mounted front-end bale loaders was observed from 1979-1986.
  • Seven patients sustained spinal injuries from bale loaders, compared to zero in the preceding period (1974-1978).

Findings:

  • All seven injuries occurred when moving large, round hay bales, with bales rolling onto unprotected operators.
  • Injuries included thoracic, cervical, and lumbar spine trauma, with four patients experiencing permanent neurologic sequelae, including paraplegia.
  • All injured farmers faced work impairment and income loss.

Implications:

  • The findings highlight a critical safety gap in the use of front-end bale loaders.
  • Mandatory use of available safety equipment is crucial to prevent severe spinal injuries and associated disabilities in agricultural settings.
  • This underscores the need for enhanced safety protocols and operator training in modern agriculture.

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