Figure 3-7. Leading causes of fatal occupational injuries in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry, 1992-1997.During 1992-1997, machinery caused 1,021 fatal occupational injuries and was the leading cause of these deaths in agriculture, forestry, and fishing as reported on death certificates. The next leading causes of these deaths were motor vehicles (624 fatalities) and falls (235 fatalities).
(Sources: NIOSH [2001a]; Myers [2001a].)
