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Originally Posted by JD
I'd be surprised if there were many "auger" deaths, but any job where driving is involved is a likely place to start. Farming may fall into that category.
In the oilpatch, the majority of deaths are the result of highway accidents. The ones that happen on location tend to be more publicized within the company, however.
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The big things with augers and PTOs are often the farmer is by themselves. If anything bad does happen there is no one around to come to their rescue.
You get into an accident on the Deerfoot there should be aid in minutes.
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