Table 28. Leading causes of fatal farm injuries to persons less than 20 years,
Colorado, 1982-1996

Cause of Death

Frequency

Percent

Machinery (E919)

11

26

Drowning (E910)

8

19

Falls (E880-E888)

5

12

Struck by or against/caught in or between objects (E916-E918)

4

9

Injury caused by animals (E905-E906)

4

9

Firearms (E922)

3

7

All other causes (E892, E901, E907, E913, E925)

7

18

All causes of death (E850-E869 and E880-E928)

42

100

 


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