The National Safety Council reports that the agriculture industry death rate per 100,000 workers is the highest, making agriculture the nation’s most dangerous industry. The agriculture death rate per 100,000 workers averages eight times higher than the average death rate for all industries combined. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that there were 3,191 work-related injuries to hired and working household youth.
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering,
- Farm Management,
- Farm Safety
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