Fairmont mother survives tractor shaft accident and becomes safety advocate
Sandra Giambretti a Fairmont mother of four survived entanglement in a post hole digger power take-off shaft after choosing to stay home from a safety meeting. The incident occurred April 19 as she moved her children away from machinery at a family farm. She endured broken ribs a punctured lung and severe injuries but recovered with hospital care and therapy. Giambretti now promotes farm safety and urges continued use of machine shields and safety standards during National Farm Safety Week.
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Fairmont
Rollin Schnieder
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Geneva
Sandra (Schepers) Giambretti
Giombretti
Giambretti
Schnieder
Nebraska
Gina
Larry Hilty
Francis Rose
Bob Stephenson
Bill Bettger
Hilty
Fillmore County Hospital
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Sceeper
Sandra
Biombretti
Dangers Linger in Empty Pesticide Barrels and Drums
As crop season ends, remaining toxins in empty containers pose risks especially to children. Proper disposal prevents water contamination and hazards from reused drums. Secure storage, triple rinses, and safe burning practices are urged, with cautions about aerosol containers and certain herbicide residues.
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