Authors
Sorensen-JA; McKenzie-T Jr.; Purschwitz-M; Fiske-T; Jenkins-PL; O'Hara-P; May-JJ
Source
J Agromed 2011 Jan; 16(1):19-29
Abstract
This study sought to assess the feasibility of self-installing rollover protective structures (ROPS) and to identify any patterns of self-installation deficiencies in a sample of New York ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program participants. Inspection engineers looked for/at damage, rust, holes, deteriorated welding, location of attachment, axle housing, the presence of original plates/bolts, and adequate seatbelt installation. Results indicated that only 31 percent of farmers received correct parts and also installed these parts properly. Ten percent of self-installed tractors had installation problems so severe they were referred to a dealer for correction. Issues with seatbelts, torque, and unmarked or defective bolts in ROPS kits were also detected.
Keywords
Agricultural-machinery; Agricultural-workers; Agriculture; Tractors; Motor-vehicle-parts; Motor-vehicles; Protective-equipment; Engineering; Engineering-controls; Equipment-design; Equipment-operators; Equipment-reliability; Farmers; Machine-operation; Safety-belts; Safety-engineering; Injury-prevention; Accident-potential; Accident-prevention; Failure-analysis;
Author Keywords: Fatalities; injury; intervention; machinery inspections; rollover protective structures;
ROPS; ROPS installation; tractors
Contact
Julie A. Sorensen, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, Bassett Healthcare, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
julie.sorensen@bassett.org
Funding Type
Cooperative Agreement
Identifying No.
Cooperative-Agreement-Number-U50-OH-007542
Priority Area
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Source Name
Journal of Agromedicine
Performing Organization
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital - Cooperstown, New York