Every time I hear about this, it strikes home, makes you wish you could be there to say, it's unsafe, find another way. Couple years back it happened to a friend I knew for many years at the local brewery/pub. He was pulling on a stump, small tree or some darned thing with a Farmall, at home. A social friend, knew his wife, they were not married long. I'd frequent this establishment semi regularly, get a nice meal and an enjoyable beer he and his colleagues created and brewed. Over time, he became a master brewer and with the same outfit starting out young. We used to talk about growing hops and all things outdoors, and attend some of the festivals and so on. We lost him over something easily prevented. It's hard for me to go back to this place sometimes, but I still do or did before recent events, as he'd not want any of us to change because he's gone. Lost a distant cousin and a neighbor over the other side of the ridge in accidents, previous was a flip backwards pulling on a small dozer with an N series and the latter was bounced from the seat, run over and through a rotary mower.
In my opinion, when it comes to tractors and equipment; one must always be disciplined in safe practice at all times, take your time, never be in a hurry, and always think things over. It's not to say that anyone, myself included, and or the most seasoned/experienced person won't make a mistake, but the chances are so greatly reduced, it's just not likely if you maintain safety discipline.
I find myself assessing more closely now than ever. Get a little complacent on that side hill embankment while mowing, where you've made it through before many times, but say you did not have the ROPS up or belt fastened that one time, it might just get ya. I think the worst is we get too comfortable over the years and at some point one may not think it out and or recognize what has always been a danger. This is the biggest hazard, don't get complacent and do not take chances for any reason.
I think it's wise to help others learn about safety, in a manner that is not condescending, but instead, practical and productive. Doing so, may just prevent tragic situations like we see all too often, even in these modern times, most are preventable.
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