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Dunkerton farmer turns safety advocate after near death
Dave Wheeler, a Dunkerton grain farmer and seed dealer, nearly died in a farm accident when an auger mangled his arm. He now promotes farm safety during harvest, urging turning off machinery, securing shields, and using slow moving vehicle emblems. Government data show high farm injury and fatality rates, underscoring his message.
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Matthew Wilde
Courier
Dunkerton
Dave Wheeler
Wheeler
Iowa
National Safety Council
Gary Hall
Iowa State University Extension
Hall