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Investigation of Causative Factors Associated with Summertime Workplace Fatalities

Long Description for Figure 27:

Primary causes of death or fatal injuries for the accidents investigated
Primary Cause (see list) Total
Health problems 1.00%
Rail accident 1.00%
Assault 1.00%
Vehicle accident - other farm vehicle 1.34%
Vehicle accident - ATV (non rollover) 1.34%
Machinery accident - crane 1.34%
Struck by vehicle 1.67%
Asphyxiation 1.67%
Extreme heat / burning / smoke / fumes 2.01%
Natural disaster / weather conditions 2.34%
Slip / Trip / Fall 3.01%
Animal accident 3.34%
Machinery accident 3.68%
Drowning 4.68%
Electrocution 5.02%
Struck by object 5.02%
Vehicle accident - crash (non rollover) 5.02%
Felling accident 5.69%
Vehicle accident - crush injuries (non rollover) 8.36%
Crush injuries (non vehicle) 8.70%
Fall from height 9.70%
Vehicle accident - rollover (incl. ATV) 23.08%

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