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A man died Monday evening in a grain silo accident atCHS Agri Services Centerin Roseland, NE.
According toreports, 34-year-old Travis Thelander, Hastings, NE, was pronounced dead upon recovery after becoming trapped inside a corn silo on the CHS property.
Thelander was an employee for CHS.OSHAwas notified and an investigation is ongoing.
How Thelander became trapped remains unknown.
Avoid entering grain bins whenever possible
When it comes tograin bin safety, the most important tip to remember is DO NOT ENTER a grain storage unit unlessabsolutely necessary.
Incidents potentially can occur when a worker stands next to or underneath bridged or cliffed grain inside of a grain bin.
Click hereto learn more tips for safely entering grain bins.
