Worker dies while cleaning a harvester on a farm in MT
Geter Fabio Restello, a 44-year-old worker, tragically died while performing maintenance on a harvester in Novo Mundo, Brazil, after a hydraulic hose accidentally detached and caused the equipment to fall on him.
Geter Fábio Restello, a 44-year-old worker, died in a tragic accident on a farm in Novo Mundo, a rural area approximately 750 km from Cuiabá, Brazil. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, while he was cleaning a harvester. According to the Civil Police, Restello was engaged in clearing debris from the equipment and entered the lower section without activating the safety lock for the machine's suspension.
While he was working on the harvester, a hydraulic hose unexpectedly detached, leading to the platform of the machinery crashing down onto Restello. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The accident highlights the dangers faced by agricultural workers, particularly when safety protocols are not followed. It serves as a grim reminder of the importance of adhering to safety guidelines in agricultural practices to prevent similar tragedies.
The Official Technical Expertise and Identification Police (Politec) has been called to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Civil Police are also looking into the case to determine the exact sequence of events that led to this unfortunate incident, which raises awareness about the need for better safety measures in the agriculture sector.