Clay County Farmer Killed by Tractor
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:34 pm
CLAY COUNTY, Iowa (AP) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 3785 130th Ave in Everly at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.21, where they discovered local farmer, Timothy Galm, 63, unconscious.
Upon arrival, authorities pronounced Galm dead at the scene and an investigation was conducted.
It was found Galm had started his Farmall 460 tractor from a standing position inside of the right rear tractor tire, while it was in reverse. The tractor knocked Galm over and ran over him.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Everly Fire and Rescue personnel, the Spencer Ambulance, Clay County Medical Examiner and Warner Funeral Home of Spencer.
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Upon arrival, authorities pronounced Galm dead at the scene and an investigation was conducted.
It was found Galm had started his Farmall 460 tractor from a standing position inside of the right rear tractor tire, while it was in reverse. The tractor knocked Galm over and ran over him.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Everly Fire and Rescue personnel, the Spencer Ambulance, Clay County Medical Examiner and Warner Funeral Home of Spencer.
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Clay-Cou ... 49721.html
Please be careful and if you have not taken the safety quiz, please see the post at the top of the safety forum... its worth the time to take, even if you consider yourself to be a veteran tractor user.