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Injuries and fatalities on the farm

If you are a farm or agricultural worker, you are used to long hours and difficult weather conditions. Your work is physically exhausting and places intense stress on your body. On top of that, farm-related injuries and fatalities are all too common, and many job requirements are high-risk.

According to the Institutional Review Board and Department of Health, there were 141 fatal farm-related accidents from 2010-2014 in Pennsylvania alone.

Common risk factors that can lead to injury or death

In the agricultural injury, greater risks are associated with:

Some of the leading causes of injury include:

Knowledge of potential hazards is valuable tool and can help you take measures to reduce risk and increase safety on the farm, for both you and your children.