In the past, bales that weighed from 60 to 120 pounds usually were handled by hand. Today, large, round bales weigh from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds and more. Additional problems have surfaced as a result of increased mechanization and bale size. This means the cost of medical hospitalization, cost for inexperienced replacement and reduced production. They cause pain and lost time for the injured person and affect other members of the family.
Accidents involve others.
A death or permanent injury of a family member affects others. Accidents can be avoided. Statistics show that 95 percent of most accidents occur when operators are inexperienced, impatient, careless or fatigued. Stop the baler and remove the key before conducting an inspection. Remove field trash and other debris if you have not already done so.