Years ago my dad rented the family farm out to a neighbor that is a good farmer. A few years ago the neighbor and his son built a lift so he could lift himself up to the cab platform on the combine. He is in his early 80's and can't climb the steps on the combine any more. Well today while he was lifting himself up to the cab a bolt broke on the winch and it dropped him the 6=7 feet while he was on the platform. He ended up with 7 broken ribs, broken spine and they think his one kidney may have been damaged. Luckily his son was there to call for help. He's in ICU right now in St. Louis, Mo. I have noticed no matter what age Dad or Grandpa is they still want to be the one to run the combine. I don't blame them but hate to see something like this happen to anyone at any age. So unfortunate! I hope the best for him.