The dangers of an unguarded PTO shaft

This short video dramatically simulates the dangers of having a damaged or unguarded PTO (Power Take Off) shaft.

Using a straw dummy, the sleeve of the overalls is caught in the yoke of the PTO. As soon as the shaft is engaged, the dummy is pulled around the shaft with obvious and spectacular consequences.

Death and serious injury can result from damaged or badly maintained PTO guards. This all too common, yet easily preventable accident can be avoided by following a few simple guidelines and making regular checks of PTO equipment.

For a full range of PTO shafts, guards and accessories, visit www.vapormatic.com

© 2010 The Vapormatic Co. Ltd. This video may not be reproduced without permission.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• PTO
• Safety
• death
• serious
• injury
• Vapormatic
• tractor
• farmer

[mlady204103]

A farmer in Minnesota was taking corn out of a bin and loading it into a semi truck. He slipped due to the snow and ice and became entangled in a power take-off driveshaft on 1-25-11. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Even when you think everything is safe, accidents still happen. Don't think it won't happen to you. Please use extra caution and common sense around farm equipment.

[nvermeer1]

@kimokanka are you kidding? my friend got whipped around 5 times, both his arms are broken and he cant move his left arm, hes lucky hes alive.

[porterejohn]

@NeedleInTheGroove1 The only thing is that an older person will understand fully the consequences of an accident while a younger person is more likely to think "that won't happen to me!". Working on heavy machinery is no place for children - making me a hypocrite since I've been driving tractors since I was 10...

[NeedleInTheGroove1]

@stefane321 how are you typing then you fool?

[NeedleInTheGroove1]

@porterejohn Ive been hookin up machines since i was 11. Age has nothing to do with it

[NeedleInTheGroove1]

@davidwalford its an example of what happens with loose fitting overalls. Or having twine hanging out of your pocket after opening bales . Easy knowing you know fuck all about tractor safety

[theann111]

Very true. My brother in law just got in a serious accident. Lucky for him, all he did was shatter his knee and bruise his ribs. He would have died if someone wouldn't have saw it. He actually started on fire from all the friction of his clothes on the shaft.

[kehrer1993]

@davidwalford that is exactly what I thought

[davidwalford]

anyone notice at 0:28 his arm is tied to the pto shaft with a piece of string even im not stupid enough to do that

[kimokanka]

It only hurts when you are made of hay.........

[greattamaee32]

this video teachs such a good lesson!