Farm Accident Leaves Two Men in Critical Condition

Agriculture > Farm Accident

April 27, 2005

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Iowa City, IA - A farm accident sent two Iowa men to the hospital with critical injuries.

The farm accident occurred Saturday afternoon around 3:30pm in Andover. 52-year old Dwight Johnson and 23 year old Justin Faur of Clinton fell into a liquid manure pit.

According to neighbors, Johnson was reaching for something when he fell into the pit and was quickly overcome by the noxious fumes.

Justin Faur tried to come to Johnson's rescue. Mr. Faur also passed out and fell face first into the pit. He inhaled the liquid into his lungs.

Both men were taken to Mercy Hospital in Clinton and later airlifted to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. They're both listed in critical condition.

The manure pit is made up of animal waste and is used to fertilize fields. As the manure breaks down it releases toxic fumes that can injure and kill if inhaled.

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