Concealed within the overall reduction were some notable upward trends. Fourteen people were killed in farm transport accidents like being struck by a moving tractor or crushed in an overturn. Eight more were killed by animals, mostly cattle. Both of these categories are higher than the figures in recent years and are subject of HSE campaigns with information, publicity and inspections. Eight of these were either run-over or struck by a moving vehicle, and the other six were vehicle overturns.
Animal related deaths continue to rise, accounting for eight deaths last year.
Of these, seven involved cattle. For the first time, there were no deaths caused by contact with machinery. Attached are some typical examples of transport related fatal accidents. Priced publications are also available from good booksellers. A farmer's daughter was killed when she fell from the bucket of a tractor's fore-end loader and was run over.