Readers are urged to acquire this information and use it to develop contingency plans. Tractor rollovers Victims of tractor overturns usually suffer crushing injuries to the head, chest and pelvic areas. Movement may aggravate injuries and cause extensive internal bleeding. In many cases, it is best to transport the victim in the position found. Emergency medical and rescue personnel should be summoned to deal with tractor accidents.
Overturns frequently result in fatalities.
A charged fire hose or an ABC-type extinguisher should be available throughout the rescue. Because of the fire-hazard, rescuers should consider alternative methods before using oxyacetylene cutting equipment to free a victim. If the ground is soft, it may be possible to dig the victim out from under the tractor. Always block or crib the machine to prevent it from tipping and causing further injuries. Lifting is the preferred method for dealing with rollovers of large, modern tractors.