Amazing rescue story

[markturner]

Did you guys see this? http://www.trend-uk.com/buried_alive/

The story of the rescue and how they got him out is particularly interesting. I did not realise the hazards were so large even being such a small way under the grain.......

 

[AES]

Thanks Mark

AES

 

[Max Power]

What an advert for Trend Mark (hammer)
There have been lots of farm workers died while working in grain silos, I bet that guy is Trends best salesman now

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Mark....that is fascinating especially the explanation. I always thought you just sort of pulled and they came out easily !

 

[finneyb]

Useful article on how NOT to do it

1. Trend helmet won't cope with oxygen deficiency - a recognised risk
2. Safety rope attached to the wrist - really, so you only have one arm available to help yourself get out when the rope tightens.
3. Grain Bin Rescue tube - what a load of bo**ocks. We have a trapped man in a dangerous environment so we put another 2 or 3 rescuers at risk in the grain bin. A classic recipe for a multiple fatality because of stupidity. BUT given someone has gone to the bother of designing and building one it must be a relatively frequent occurrence in US.

All in all a very lucky man - not sure the Trend Helmet helped that much it doesn't provide oxygen or relieve pressure on the chest to allow breathing only reduces dust exposure - the least of his problems.

HSE Guidance http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais26.pdf says don't enter the silo when filled with grain use other means to remove the blockage and gives examples.

Brian

 

[markturner]

I will try and remember all that next time I am in a grain silo........