Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
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Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Police seize suspected stolen farm machinery in Gwent raid
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.
Worker dies in tragic accident at Wisconsin pizza factory
A 52-year-old man has died following a horrific industrial accident at a Wisconsin pizza factory, after becoming trapped in a machine used to load toppings.
John Deere Warns of Tractor Price Hikes from US Tariffs
John Deere's CEO has issued a stark warning that the cost of its iconic green tractors is set to rise significantly for British farmers, citing new US tariffs on Chinese manufacturing imports as the primary driver.
South Dakota Lawmaker Dies in Tragic Farming Accident
South Dakota State Representative Ray Ring has died following a devastating accident involving farming machinery. The veteran Democrat and retired economics teacher is remembered as a dedicated public servant.
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