@article{ref1,
title="Results from inspections of farmer-installed rollover protective structures",
journal="Journal of agromedicine",
year="2011",
author="Sorensen, Julie A. and McKenzie, Tony and Purschwitz, Mark and Fiske, Todd and Jenkins, Paul L. and O'Hara, Patrick and May, John J.",
volume="16",
number="1",
pages="19-29",
abstract="This study sought to assess the feasibility of self-installing rollover protective structures (ROPS) and to identify any patterns of self-installation deficiencies in a sample of New York ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program participants. Inspection engineers looked for/at damage, rust, holes, deteriorated welding, location of attachment, axle housing, the presence of original plates/bolts, and adequate seatbelt installation. Results indicated that only 31% of farmers received correct parts and also installed these parts properly. Ten percent of self-installed tractors had installation problems so severe they were referred to a dealer for correction. Issues with seatbelts, torque, and unmarked or defective bolts in ROPS kits were also detected.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1059-924X",
doi="10.1080/1059924X.2011.532762",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2011.532762"
}