A Taylorsville, man who has been identified as 61-year-old David L. Lowis, died in a grain bin accident. The identification was made by the Christian County Coroner, Amy Calvert Winans, and an autopsy into the primary cause of death will also get carried out.

The accident that took Lowis life took place on a farm in southeast of Morrisonville on Monday, February 10th. He got submerged into the bin holding corn while working, and those with him placed a call to 911 at about 10:45 a.m.

The first responders at the scene used a shovel to get some of the corn out. They also cut a hole into the bin that enabled them to locate the deceased.

Lowis was dead by the time they got to him. Christian County Sheriff’s office is handling the investigation into the death of the Taylorsville native, and for now, it’s still ongoing.

Grain bin accidents happen at the least expected time and in a matter of seconds. Getting trapped in it means getting buried in moving grain, and dying from suffocation.

In Illinois, most grain bin accidents involve corn, soybeans, or wheat. Adults can get trapped in five minutes, and submerged within 20 seconds or more, while it takes less than that for children.

Farmers and workers can avoid accidents by taking preventive measures. Entrances to grain bin areas should always be locked and monitored closely.

Treat the grain bin as a potentially dangerous and harmful confined space, and all unloading equipment should be locked out and shut off. A trained observer should always be in the bin area, and a ladder should be placed inside for emergency exits.

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