Farmer jailed after girl died when her hair was caught in machine

A farmer has been jailed after a youngster died when her hair was caught in a machine that could have been prevented - if he spent £75 on a health and safety device. Neil Carpenter, 45, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison after he oversaw 'appalling' safety standards at Springfield Farm which led to the death of Lauren Scott. Lauren, 20, was killed when she became entangled in a 'dangerous' 540rpm power 1940s take off shaft at the back of a tractor. A plastic sleeve which should have covered the spinning PTO was dented and exposed the shaft - and would have cost just £75 to replace, the trial heard.