Citation

Janicak CA. J. Saf. Res. 2000; 31(3): 143-148.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries involving tractor-related fatalities to workers age 65 and over in the crops production agriculture industry were selected for analysis. Events that resulted in significantly higher relative risks for older workers included nonhighway, noncollision accidents (39.95 deaths 100,000 person years of exposure, RR = 1.78, p less than 0.05). Nonhighway, noncollision accidents included rollovers, falls from moving equipment, and falls and struck by moving equipment. Prevention measures include engineering approaches such as rollover protective structures, seat belts, and slow-moving vehicle signs. Education and awareness programs should be directed to older workers that use or work around tractors.