Grain auger hazard ends in young farm boy's tragedy
A three year old boy lost his leg to a grain auger while his father moved grain. The article warns that augers remain a major farm hazard despite safety features and outlines precautions. It emphasizes reading manuals, keeping shields in place, clearing everyone before operation, and shutting power before servicing.
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