Two boys were visiting a farm. One was a relative of the farmer and the other was a friend. For some reason, they climbed to the top of a silo which was used for storage of grain. They entered the silo through a hatch at the top. The auger was running, creating a funnel effect in the grain. The boys were pulled down to their deaths. This tragedy illustrates several facts about farm accidents. First, the victims are often children, and relatives of the farmer or farm worker - people unfamiliar with the hazards. Second, frequent causes of injuries or fatalities […]