ATCHISON, Kan. — Most of the men killed in a recent grain elevator explosion in Kansas were younger than 25, all employed in an industry that relies on youthful workers who can withstand the physical demands of the job — and are prepared to face the inherent risks.
Risks of grain elevator jobs examined after recent explosion
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 | 10:19 a.m. CDT;
updated 10:27 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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