No one deliberately has a tractor accident.
Recent studies show that tractors accounted for two out of every five accidents.
Overturns have the highest fatality rate for tractor accidents occurring on the farm. Operators should receive training in nine areas of safe tractor operation outlined here. Such training shall be given at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in this training. This material should be reviewed with anyone who operates a farm tractor.