In a separate incident in Devon a farmer lost his life after being crushed by a mini tractor and trailer that overturned on steep ground.
Accidents involving vehicles are the most common cause of fatal injury in agriculture. Guidance on tractors and on avoiding overturns is available here.
The HSE has published guidance on child safety and on preventing accidents to children.
The third incident reported this month occurred in Norfolk where a farm worker was killed after being struck by falling bales.
Guidance on safe working with bales in agriculture and on reducing the risk of injury from manual handling is available here.