Man Dies After Becoming Trapped in Burning Grain Bin at Family Farm, Coroner Says

Man dies after becoming trapped in burning grain bin at family farm, coroner says

Jonathon Hayn died Monday after becoming trapped in a burning grain bin at a Marshall County family farm, officials said.

Fatal Grain Bin Incident in Argos

On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Marshall County Coroner’s Office was notified of a death at 14942 Maple Road, Argos, Indiana.

Man dies after becoming trapped in burning grain bin at Marshall County family farm, coroner says

The coroner’s office believes Jonathon Hayn was overcome by smoke after grain began burning.

UPDATE: Man pronounced deceased after found trapped in grain bin

ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.

Grain Bin Deaths Persist

(NAFB) Agriculture continues to rank among the nation's most dangerous industries. A new report from Purdue University shows at least 48 grain entrapm...

Grain Bin Deaths & Safety Awareness

Agriculture continues to rank among the nation’s most dangerous industries. A new report from Purdue University shows at least 48 grain entrapment cases were reported last year, including 22 deaths. …