The fall harvest season and the preparation for winter mean an increase in farming activities and the risks that come with them. Harvest season usually results in an increase in farm accidents nationwide.
Many accidents occur when farmers are in a hurry.
The most common farm accidents involve a tractor and machinery, and each year in Mississippi 18 to 22 of these accidents are fatal. Most of the time spent on a tractor is safe, but it only takes a second for a serious accident to occur. Do not take shortcuts to start a tractor. The time and expense it takes to replace a faulty battery or investigate and repair the problem is worth it. Prevent accidents by inspecting all farm and rural homesteads to identify safety hazards, and then promptly correct them.