Twenty-two of them happened while transporting animals from one place to another.
Cattle are the most dangerous of farm animals.
While bulls account for only two percent of the cattle population in the United States, they accounted for more than half the fatalities. Horses were the next animal most commonly associated with workplace fatalities. Almost half the deaths were due to head injuries. They do not constitute an endorsement of any non-affiliated organizations, businesses, products or content of these pages by the Cooperative Extension Service or Clemson University. Programs of Clemson University Extension Service are open to all citizens regardless of ages, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.