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Ploughing machine 20.04.2006

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A 16-year-old boy had to have his leg amputated below the knee after his 14-year-old friend ran over it with a ploughing machine. Investigators described the accident as entirely preventable, and ruled that the farmer concerned should not have let the 14-year-old drive a tractor with a ploughing machine attached.

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"During their education, at school and university, students are prepared for their future trade or profession. The studies develop technical expertise and competence as well as an intellectual capability to solve problems. They may be initiated in data processing, informatics, communication, accounting, marketing, administration and/or legal issues. It is, however, extremely rare to find health and safety at work being taught to non-practitioners as part of their general education programme."

Dr Michelle Wyart-Remy, Secretary General IMA-Europe, The European Industrial Minerals Association