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Alternative Title:
Am J Ind Med
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22578
Personal Author:
Tonozzi, Theresa R. ; Layne, Larry A. ;
Tonozzi, Theresa R. ; Layne, Larry A. ; Less -
Description:
Background Hired crop workers in the United States are at high risk of occupational injury. Targeted surveillance is important for effective occupational safety efforts. Methods The National Agricultural Workers Survey was utilized to collect injury data during the years 1999, 2002–2004 (period I) and 2008–2010 (period II). Results The overall injury rate declined between the two periods from 4.3 to 2.9/100 per full-time week-based equivalents (FTEWB). Injury rates remained high during both periods for those with greater than 20 years farm experience (3.6 and 3.8/100 FTEWB) and pesticide handling work (4.9 and 5.0/100 FTEWB). Overexertion, contact with objects and equipment, and falls from height were common during both periods. Older workers comprised a greater proportion of injury cases in period II. Conclusion Overexertion that leads to sprains/strains, dangerous ladder use, and pesticide use should be targeted as important risk exposures on the farm.
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Accidental Falls
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Contusions
Crop Production
Employment
Female
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Lacerations
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Injuries
Pesticides
Physical Exertion
Sprains And Strains
Young Adult

Source:
Am J Ind Med. 59(5):408-423.
Pubmed ID:
26970543
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4828281
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ; U36/CCU300430/PHS HHS/United States ;
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ; U36/CCU300430/PHS HHS/United States ; Less -
Place as Subject:
United States ;
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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