Fatalities and injuries from grain engulfment, along with falls from bins, have been a consistent concern in agriculture over the past years. Higher yields, larger storage facilities, and equipment that can move grain more quickly create very hazardous environments. But even smaller bins can pose a serious risk, and older bins may not have adequate tie-off anchors or ladder cages that can prevent a fall. A 2021 surveillance report from Purdue University identified 35 fatal and non-fatal grain entrapment incidences in 2020. That number is a decrease from the 39 cases in 2019, but still higher than the five-year average of 31. The researchers note that because there is no mandatory incident or injury reporting system for much of agriculture, these rates are likely under-reported. They estimate that about 30% of non-fatal cases go unrecorded.