3 men die after falling into Slurry Tank

Lord Trollington

Reports circulating that one of the 3 men after falling into a slurry Tank in Co Down is Nevin Spence Ulster and Irish Rugby player. The other 2 are his dad and brother. What a tragedy for their family. coupled with Brian Og Maguire Fermanagh GAA player losing his life in a work place accident midweek.

2 Tragic incidents.

RIP

Jimmyboss

Already a thread on this.......................


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056755941

Chuck Stone

An awful tragedy.

My condolences to the bereaved.
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Why the **** has a slurry tank that is impossible to drown in not been invented? How about if the tank had criss-crossed bars that would prevent people from being submerged?

later12

Three members of one family; and a fourth hospitalised, I think?

How awful.

I've always been paranoid about slurry tanks ; shocking how one small error can cause something like this; RIP

John Doe1

RIP nevin spence, great ulsterman and could have been a star for ireland

rebelccfc

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

Bad sh1t

Asshole.

RIP

girl in the striped socks

Chuck Stone wrote: »

An awful tragedy.

My condolences to the bereaved.
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Why the **** has a slurry tank that is impossible to drown in not been invented? How about if the tank had criss-crossed bars that would prevent people from being submerged?

The fumes alone would be enough to kill you if the crust was broken.
Horrible way to die.

Chuck Stone

later12 wrote: »

I've always been paranoid about slurry tanks ; shocking how one small error can cause something like this; RIP

It seems like such a common accident and yet it still happens. Why don't they have a steel mesh over them or a lattice of bars within that would prevent people from drowning?

Wacker The Attacker

rebelccfc wrote: »

Asshole.

RIP

Unfortunate choice of words

MagicMarker

John Doe1 wrote: »

RIP nevin spence, great ulsterman and could have been a star for ireland

Three people died.

John Doe1

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

Bad sh1t

Idiot...

John Doe1

MagicMarker wrote: »

Three people died.

Yes I know, whats your point?

MagicMarker

John Doe1 wrote: »

Yes I know, whats your point?

My point is fairly ****ing obvious in fairness.

B.A._Baracus

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

Bad sh1t

Its quite funny....
I can post such a disgusting comment about someone dying (Ie wacker) and its ok. but if I dare call anyone a wanker or what ever on boards... i'd get banned.

John Doe1

MagicMarker wrote: »

My point is fairly ****ing obvious in fairness.

Of course i care that the other family members died, its pretty implicit:rolleyes:

Wee Willy Harris

Horrible. RIP..

question: do people in such instances die of drowning or more the sheer overwhelming pungentness of it all?

Wacker The Attacker

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Its quite funny....
I can post such a disgusting comment about someone dying (Ie wacker) and its ok. but if I dare call anyone a wanker or what ever on boards... i'd get banned.

In other words, you want to offend me but dont want to get banned for it

Tom_Cruise

Isn't there anyway way to minimize the risk of this happening? Its not the first incident.

christ on a bike!

Always warned of the danger as a kid, the fumes would kill you instantly when you went in.
They would definitely knock you out, at least the chaos didn't suffer. Very sad, RIP

Aidric

RIP

How do 3 people fall in to a slurry tank? Often hear of 1 person slipping in but 3..

christ on a bike!

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

Bad sh1t

The difference is, to me at least, it is probably that friends or family will read this - so not too nice
That said I am all for laughs at a funeral, bt between friends

fasttalkerchat

Yea its true. Heard it from one of their neighbours. His sister is being treated for fume inhalation but is well.

Scioch

MagicMarker wrote: »

Three people died.

People might feel as if they know Nevin from rugby though and know how bright his future would have been so its a bit more personal regards to him perhaps while still not showing any disrespect to his brother and father.

fasttalkerchat

Aidric wrote: »

RIP

How do 3 people fall in to a slurry tank? Often hear of 1 person slipping in but 3..

From what I heard one brother fell in and another brother went in after him. The father jumped in to try and save the two sons. One brother came around but died later.

B.A._Baracus

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

In other words, you want to offend me but dont want to get banned for it

Oh i was making an example about how boards have some fucked up rules.

But being honest, I'd have no issue offending you too

P_1

Aidric wrote: »

RIP

How do 3 people fall in to a slurry tank? Often hear of 1 person slipping in but 3..

Probably one fell in and the other 2 fell in trying to pull the 1st out.

Tragic

Teyla Emmagan

What an absolutely horrible tragedy. That's so sad.

christ on a bike!

Wow, it's on Wiki already (dont have huge knowledge on rugby so wiki'd it)

delta_bravo

Aidric wrote: »

RIP

How do 3 people fall in to a slurry tank? Often hear of 1 person slipping in but 3..

Well if you saw your family member fall in you're not going to just stare at them. Probably one fell in and others went to try and save the person.

The methane would be very noxious

Queen-Mise

Wee Willy Harris wrote: »

Horrible. RIP..

question: do people in such instances die of drowning or more the sheer overwhelming pungentness of it all?

+1 on this. I have heard of so many death connected with slurry tanks but I don't know why they are so dangerous.

It is a horrific tragedy. Are they any confirmed reports of who has died?


EDIT: Talk about fcuking irony...

http://www.independent.ie/farming/theres-no-place-to-hide-from-dangerous-slurry-gases-173191.html
DURING agitation of slurry, there is no such thing as a safe place anywhere in the vicinity of the tank.
Last year, research was carried out into this issue by the Northern Ireland Research Institute at Hillsborough and Teagasc Grange, commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland and the Health and Safety Authority of Ireland. The results are reported in the May/June issue of the Teagasc magazine Today's Farm.

...

Slurry gases have the potential to kill in seconds. Evacuation of buildings and ventilation by air movement before agitating are crucial, say the researchers.

Never enter a slurry tank or any confined space where there is even the smallest quantity of organic material. Fermentation can produce slurry gases such as hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, methane, ammonia or a range of other gases. Most of these gases are heavier than air and exclude oxygen.

Suffocation or poisoning can occur in an instant. Rescue is not possible as a full set of breathing apparatus is needed to make an attempt.

stop animal cruelty

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

Bad sh1t

Bollix.

What a terrible tragic accident thoughts & prayers with the family. RIP.

Wee Willy Harris

christ on a bike! wrote: »

Always warned of the danger as a kid, the fumes would kill you instantly when you went in.

that's all I need to know was thinking the realization I'd be about to be submerged in such a noxious concoction would kill me before I even broke the surface.

RIP - if it's that common, safeguards already.

Pherekydes

Wee Willy Harris wrote: »

Horrible. RIP..

question: do people in such instances die of drowning or more the sheer overwhelming pungentness of it all?

RIP

A dreadful tragedy.

Slurry tanks produce several poisonous gases, the worst of which is hydrogen sulphide. At large concentrations it will kill very rapidly.

Edited to add: Slurry tank gas info

WumBuster

Such a way to go, drowning in pig****, ugh

HeyThereDeliah

What a tragedy for the family a father and his two sons to die like that. RIP to The three men and thoughts and prayers to their family.

HeyThereDeliah

WumBuster wrote: »

Such a way to go, drowning in pig****, ugh

Compassion is obviously not your strong point. Three members of a family are dead,try remember that.

ArmaniJeanss

is it not possible to design them in such a way that theres an emergency release button on the outside which would open the bottom of it and eject the contents in 60 seconds?

RIP.

byte

WumBuster wrote: »

Such a way to go, drowning in pig****, ugh

Oh, you're ****ing hilarious... :rolleyes:

TouchingVirus

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

is it not possible to design them in such a way that theres an emergency release button on the outside which would open the bottom of it and eject the contents in 60 seconds?

RIP.

60 seconds is 59 too late

RIP Nevin Spence, and of course his father and brother. I hope his sister pull through, devastated for the family that remain; a real tragedy.

ArmaniJeanss

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

is it not possible to design them in such a way that theres an emergency release button on the outside which would open the bottom of it and eject the contents in 60 seconds?

RIP.

Not really possible, most of these are underground and huge (could be a few hundred thousands gallons on a large farm). and most are pretty inaccessible.
Also it is often the gasses that are the problem. Releasing the slurry would expel all the gasses at once, making the situation a lot worse.

RIP

Cienciano

fasttalkerchat wrote: »

From what I heard one brother fell in and another brother went in after him. The father jumped in to try and save the two sons. One brother came around but died later.

That's very sad, poor family

christ on a bike!

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

is it not possible to design them in such a way that theres an emergency release button on the outside which would open the bottom of it and eject the contents in 60 seconds?

RIP.

To where though, it's a tank under the ground

For those not in the know, when cows are indoors for the winter they stay in a 'slated house', the slabs of concrete are slated, ie have slits in them so that their waste will fall down into a tank
Reasons for this are twofold, obviously the cattle aren't stuck in their waste, secondly their waste is used as fertilizer and spread on the fields

Unfortunately, this would usually be done by now but die to a lot of wet weather there's still a lot of slurry in the tanks (you can't spread in wet weather as it can run off into streams).
Tanks are pretty much a swimming pool with months worth of ****, incredibly dangerous, another illustration of how dangerous farming can be. Accidents will often occour unfortunately

Queen-Mise

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

is it not possible to design them in such a way that theres an emergency release button on the outside which would open the bottom of it and eject the contents in 60 seconds?

RIP.

http://www.teagasc.ie/newsletters/safety/safeslurryhandling.asp

Slurry - The Facts
Toxic gases such as Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Carbon Dioxide ( CO2), Ammonia and Methane are produced by bacteria during the decomposition of slurry.
Hydrogen Sulphide gas is poisonous to humans and animals. It is
Fatal in seconds, one breath is enough
Heavier than air and is found at ground level in confined areas particularly on calm days,
Smells like rotten eggs, but high concentrations can't be smelled,

Never knew how dangerous it was... Don't understand enough though about farmers and their use. I wonder if they could be made safer still.

girl in the striped socks

WumBuster wrote: »

Such a way to go, drowning in pig****, ugh

Cop on.
Seriously just grow up or at least stop posting messages like that.
Would you say the same if it was your family?

Queen-Mise

christ on a bike! wrote: »

To where though, it's a tank under the ground

For those not in the know, when cows are indoors for the winter they stay in a 'slated house', the slabs of concrete are slated, ie have slits in them so that their waste will fall down into a tank
Reasons for this are twofold, obviously the cattle aren't stuck in their waste, secondly their waste is used as fertilizer and spread on the fields

Unfortunately, this would usually be done by now but die to a lot of wet weather there's still a lot of slurry in the tanks (you can't spread in wet weather as it can run off into streams).
Tanks are pretty much a swimming pool with months worth of ****, incredibly dangerous, another illustration of how dangerous farming can be. Accidents will often occour unfortunately

What maintenance does a farmer need to do with a slurry tank? How is the truck filled up when spreading slurry around the land?

EDIT: Sorry another question - why are the fumes of the slurry tank not poisonous to the animals above is? Is it because the crust hasn't been broken on what is below?

ArmaniJeanss

Deleted User wrote: »

Not really possible, most of these are underground and huge (could be a few hundred thousands gallons on a large farm). and most are pretty inaccessible.
Also it is often the gasses that are the problem. Releasing the slurry would expel all the gasses at once, making the situation a lot worse.

RIP

Oh, I thought 'slurry tank' was the truck/lorry that put the slurry onto the field, didn't realise it could also refer to the container in which it is stored.

hightimes1

Thats horrible, I nearly drowned in a slurry pit when i was around 5 or 6, wasnt that fun to be honest

dodderangler

That's awful news another Irish talent lost to a horrible tragedy
Rip to him and his family members who lost their life aswell

bleg

So sad. I heard on Moncrieff's farming section the other week that farmers make up ~40% of workplace deaths despite being ~12% of the work force. Look after yourselves lads and lasses.

RIP.

Queen-Mise

Queen-Mise wrote: »

What maintenance does a farmer need to do with a slurry tank? How is the truck filled up when spreading slurry around the land?

Before spreading, the tank would need agitating, i.e. stirring it up. This is the dangerous part, because any built up gasses would be released. The tanker/truck has a hose which literally just sucks up the slurry. A pump can also be used in addition with a long hose to pump it straight to the field.

bobin fudge

I wonder why there is no law to maybe make all people working with slurry tanks or near them to wear gas masks or is this impractical for some reason?

RIP to the 3