Farm Stories
Power take-off (PTO) Accident
A farmer died as a result of injuries sustained when he became entangled in the unguarded PTO shaft of a tractor and slurry tanker. The tanker was not filling properly, so the farmer was working at the front of the pump on the tanker when he became caught up by the shaft.
This accident could have been avoided by making sure that the PTO guard and the “O – guard” on the front of the pump were in place and in good condition as well as switching off the tractor before carrying out repairs or adjustments to the pump.
