Grain entrapment
Grain Entrapment
Grain entrapment (pronunciation: /ɡreɪn ɛnˈtræpmənt/), also known as grain engulfment, is a type of agricultural accident where a person becomes submerged in grain and is unable to remove themselves without assistance.
Etymology
The term "grain entrapment" is derived from the English words "grain", referring to wheat, corn, or other cereal crops, and "entrapment", meaning to be caught or trapped inside something.
Description
Grain entrapment can occur when a person stands on flowing grain, which can act like "quicksand" and bury a person within seconds. This can happen in various grain storage structures, such as grain silos, grain bins, and grain elevators. The pressure from the grain can prevent a person from breathing, leading to suffocation.
Related Terms
- Grain Silo: A tall structure used for storing grain.
- Grain Bin: A large container used to store grain.
- Grain Elevator: A tower containing a bucket elevator, which scoops up, elevates, and then uses gravity to deposit grain in a silo or other storage facility.
- Agricultural Safety: The practice of implementing safety procedures and precautions in agricultural work to prevent accidents like grain entrapment.
Prevention
Prevention of grain entrapment includes following safety procedures such as not walking on flowing grain, using a harness and safety line when entering a bin, and having an observer outside the bin who can provide assistance if needed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grain entrapment
- Wikipedia's article - Grain entrapment
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