Deceased
Robert Norman Selby
Demographics
75y, male
Date of death
2018-08-03
Finding date
2021-07-27
Cause of death
Crush injuries of the chest and pelvis sustained when overrun by a tractor
AI-generated summary
A 75-year-old experienced farmer died from crush injuries sustained when run over by a Ford 4000 tractor. While attempting to dislodge a hay bale from the tractor spike with a neighbour, Mr Selby engaged the tractor's gears from a standing position beside the vehicle, causing it to move forward and run over him. The tractor had safety defects: a disabled neutral switch and missing brake pedal locking pin. The coroner accepted expert opinion that Mr Selby likely engaged gears while standing in front of the rear wheel, intending to move the tractor forward to dislodge the bale—common farm practice but extremely hazardous. A Safe Tractor Access Platform (STAP) might have prevented the incident, though WorkSafe Tasmania cautioned that retrofitting could incorrectly suggest mounting/dismounting operational tractors is safe. Key lessons: never engage tractor controls while standing beside it; never attempt to dismount/mount moving tractors; maintain tractor safety equipment; enforce strict operational protocols despite practical farming pressures.
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