Man suffers severe injuries after farm machinery accident

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was called to take the man to a nearby hospital
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was called to take the man to a nearby hospital

A man has suffered severe injuries after his arm became stuck in a grain auger on a farm in North Yorkshire.

The incident happened at a farm near Hornby, between Catterick Garrison and Bedale on Sunday (23 September). Firefighters were called to free the man.

He was taken to hospital in a Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopter suffering from severe arm injuries, according to North Yorkshire Fire Service.

Poorly used or faulty vehicles and machinery are the biggest cause of death and injury on farms.

Farmers come into contact with a host of machinery daily – combines, choppers and hay balers – which bring their own attendant dangers.

Machinery accidents can be prevented by keeping the machine in good repair, fitting and ensuring all safety equipment are operating with the machine at all times and not taking risks when working with powerful machinery.