Livestock Worker Killed While Cleaning Manure at Farm in Dobrush District

A 55-year-old livestock worker died at the Horduny dairy farm in the Dobrush District after falling onto a manure removal system, the Belarusian Investigative Committee reports.

On the evening of October 18, the livestock worker was filling in for a maintenance mechanic and cleaning manure from a farm building. At some point, he fell onto the moving parts of the manure removal system, including the conveyor’s gears and chains. The man died from his injuries.

A forensic medical examination has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The Investigative Committee is conducting an inquiry.

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