LCDC - Farm Family Health Vol. Common farm injuries involve equipment, buildings Injury is a major threat to our health. For farmers, who work at one of the most dangerous occupations, it is an even greater concern.
Statistics can help farmers identify particularly dangerous situation on their farms.
Data collected in a wide variety of studies indicate that certain types of accidents occur over and over again. With the increased mechanization of the farm, accidents involving farm equipment are common, as are injuries that occur later in the day when workers are tired or late in the farming season when there is added pressure to get the work done. The most injured body parts are the extremities, such as fingers, and limbs. The most dangerous thing on a farm is the tractor. Most tractor-related injuries occur during rollovers.