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Posted by: saleonard Categories: Fire Foaming manure
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Leon Sheets was engulfed in a flash fire that left 20% of his body with second- and third-degree burns.  He was pressure washing in his confinement building  when an electric spark ignited methane gas released from foaming manure.  Read more…… Read Story

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Tags: explosion fire foaming manure Leon Sheets methane pig farmer pressure washing safety advocate survivor working alone

 

Hydrogen sulfide can cause nearly-instant death at high concentrations.

At lower levels, it can result in swift loss of consciousness, pulmonary edema, and decreased oxygen supply to the brain.

More on Safe Practices during Manure Handling

 

Hydrogen Sulfide Safety - Iowa Manure Management Action Group

The Manure Scoop - Iowa State University Extension

Reoccurring Themes of Manure Gas Deaths - PennState Extension

Manure Gases - Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health

Fact Sheet: Safe Manure Removal Policies - National Pork Board

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ATV Safety Institute

ATVCourse.com Educating Riders Online

New Engineering Safety Devices for All-Terrain Vehicles - Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Extension

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