@article{ref1,
title="Fatalities in the landscape and horticultural services industry, 1992-2001",
journal="American journal of industrial medicine",
year="2008",
author="Buckley, J. P. and Sestito, J. P. and Hunting, Katherine L.",
volume="51",
number="9",
pages="701 - 713",
abstract="[BACKGROUND: Although landscape and horticultural services workers have high injury and illness rates, little is known about fatalities in this industry. METHODS: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and Current Population Survey data were analyzed to determine fatality rates and causes of landscaping deaths from 1992 to 2001. RESULTS: There were 1,101 fatalities during the 10-year period and the average fatality rate was 13.50 deaths per 100,000 full-time employees. In 2001, the landscaping fatality rate was 3.33 (95% CI 2.84-3.91) times the all industry rate. The leading causes of death were transportation incidents (27%), contact with objects or equipment (27%), falls (24%), exposure to harmful substances and environments (18%), and assaults and violent acts (4%). The fatality rate for African American landscapers was 1.51 (95% CI 1.25-1.83) times the rate for white workers. Fatalities were also common among self-employed, small business, and young landscapers. CONCLUSIONS: Landscaping workers are at increased risk of fatal injury. Further research is needed to characterize industry hazards.  <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-3586",
doi="10.1002/ajim.20604",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20604"
}