Common Injuries Farm Workers Face

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Farming accidents can often result in serious injury or death. Farming involves the use of heavy machinery and hard physical labor. Unpredictable weather can also lead to incidents that can cause serious injuries for farmers. 

Farm Machinery Training and Safety

Farm workers must be trained on how to properly use farm machinery. The improper use of equipment can lead to injuries through various means, such as the farm equipment trapping and crushing a worker or the equipment tilting over. Tractor accidents are the most common type of accident. Employers must also implement safety precautions as required by OSHA guidelines. 

Farm Equipment Manufacturer Negligence 

The farm equipment manufacturers might have been negligent. When a piece of farm equipment fails due to an error in design or manufacturing, this can lead to serious injuries or death. Therefore, you might want to speak with a farm accident attorney about whether it is worthwhile to seek compensation from the farm equipment manufacturer. 

Injuries Caused by Chemicals

Farmers often work with chemicals that can be corrosive. In extreme cases, farm chemicals can even lead to an explosion if they aren't handled properly. Farmers are sometimes exposed to toxic pesticides that can cause rash and skin irritation when the farmers are exposed to them constantly. Some chemicals can cause long-term hazardous effects such as brain injury and cancer. 

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Farmers often perform repetitive motions, and these can cause injuries if the farmers do not rest often enough. Two of the most common injuries are back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Farmers should be given equipment that allows them to perform work without causing serious injuries.

Livestock Injuries

Livestock workers can suffer injuries due to the unpredictable nature of wild animals. An animal can bolt unexpectedly and cause a worker to suffer a slip and fall injury. Even simple tasks such as cleaning and tagging animals can lead to accidents that can cause broken bones.  

If you have been injured as a result of a farm accident, you may be able to receive compensation through workers' compensation insurance. However, while some injuries are covered under the workers' compensation laws of your state, others might not.

If you are not sure if you will be covered, it's important to speak with a farm accident attorney. He or she will help you seek compensation from the worker's compensation insurance provider, your employer, and possibly the farm equipment manufacturer.


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