Farm Accident Claims Life of Monroe County Resident
Daniel Court, Jr., age 52, of Paris, Missouri, died on September 17, 2009, as a result of a farm related accident near his home. Mr. Court was survived by his wife and eight children. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. As this article is prepared, ripples of sadness permeate this farming community where the dangers of farming and memories of other farm accidents are not far from our thoughts.
This week, September 20-26 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual proclamation celebrates the vital contributions of farmers and ranchers to our nation and reflects upon the importance of farm safety in communities across the U.S. With the harvest season upon us, farm families and motorists are reminded to be alert to the dangers associated with farm equipment and to exercise extreme caution during this busy time of year.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reminds motorists to stay alert for slow moving farm equipment and to pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and driveways. Farmers are reminded to make sure any farm equipment is in good working order and if operated on Missouri roadways, is properly marked with lights and a "slow-moving vehicle" emblem. The National Safety Council's Agricultural Division, the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) provides additional tractor safety tips, including equipping the tractors with Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) where possible and the use of seat belts.
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