Table 50. Leading causes of fatal farm injuries to persons less than 20 years,
Oregon, 1982-1996

Cause of Death

Frequency

Percent

Machinery (E919)

15

39

Drowning (E910)

10

26

Firearms (E922)

4

11

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

3

8

All other causes (E869, E888, E906, E925, E928)

6

16

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

38

100

 


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