Citation

Sorensen JA, McKenzie T, Purschwitz M, Fiske T, Jenkins PL, O'Hara P, May JJ. J. Agromed. 2011; 16(1): 19-29.

Affiliation

Department of the Bassett Healthcare Network, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, Cooperstown, New York, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1059924X.2011.532762

PMID

21213161

Abstract

This study sought to assess the feasibility of self-installing rollover protective structures (ROPS) and to identify any patterns of self-installation deficiencies in a sample of New York ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program participants. Inspection engineers looked for/at damage, rust, holes, deteriorated welding, location of attachment, axle housing, the presence of original plates/bolts, and adequate seatbelt installation. Results indicated that only 31% of farmers received correct parts and also installed these parts properly. Ten percent of self-installed tractors had installation problems so severe they were referred to a dealer for correction. Issues with seatbelts, torque, and unmarked or defective bolts in ROPS kits were also detected.

Language: en