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Farming is one of the most hazardous industries in U.S.
Three million Americans earn their living in agriculture. Agriculture is not just their livelihood--it is a productive and satisfying way of life.
Over 700 farmers and ranchers die in work-related accidents annually
The USDA estimates over 200,000 agricultural workers experience lost-work-time injuries and occupational illnesses every year; (4,555 in Missouri alone)
Approximately five percent have serious and permanent disabilities.
Off-the-farm injuries; health conditions, such as arthritis disable tens of thousands.
Nationwide, over 500,000 agriculture workers have physical disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform essential tasks on the farm.
www.nsc.org/issues/agri/indus.htm
Contact:
Julie Middleton, middletonj@missouri.edu
AA/EEO Director
Last modified: February 13, 2008
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