A pair of researchers at the University of Illinois are urging farmers to prioritize safety while working in grain bins during harvest. “Never go into a grain bin without a safety device to prevent being sucked in,” said Doug Gucker, University of Illinois commercial educator. Elsewhere, a man trapped in a grain bin was successfully rescued near Nokomis (Montgomery County) and flown to a hospital Sept. 2. No matter how well a farmer manages his or her grain bin, there will be times when the bin gets clogged. We tried it with a farmer at his grain bin,” Issa said, noting that it took almost twice as long but was effective.