Table 48. Leading causes of fatal farm injuries to persons
less than 20 years,
Ohio, 1982-1996
Cause of Death |
Frequency |
Percent |
Drowning (E910) |
17 |
29 |
Machinery (E919) |
17 |
29 |
Firearms (E922) |
8 |
14 |
Struck by or against/caught in or between objects (E916-E918) |
5 |
8 |
Electric current (E925) |
3 |
5 |
All other causes (E862, E888, E892, E906, E909, E913, E928) |
9 |
15 |
All causes of death (E850-E869 and E880-E928) |
59 |
100 |