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 |