Farmers smoke less, drink less, and are more active than most other adults.
Augers, those corkscrew devices that move grain, feeds, or fertilizers up to 100 feet, are by hourly accident rate the most dangerous equipment. Unshielded augers catch clothing and lead to leg or hand amputation. Workers move augers by hand, fall into them, and die from injuries and massive bleeding. Electrocution from auger power line contact also occurs. Barriers are needed to keep onlookers away.