Accidents involving tractors and other types of moving farm machinery are the leading cause of farm accidents. One-fifth of all farm accidents involve such machinery. Other farm vehicles such as trucks and ATVs account for another one-fifth of farm accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, exposure to toxic pesticides and other chemicals are a common cause of farm injuries and fatalities. Exposure can result in poisoning, respiratory problems, and severe skin damage.
Farm structures such as grain storage bins and silos pose a number of risks. Gases may build up, causing explosions or asphyxiating workers. Workers may become trapped when a structure fails.
In California, about one-fifth of all farm accidents occur in fruit and nut orchards. These generally involve falling accidents as well as exposure to pesticides and chemicals.
Improperly penned farm animals can also cause accidents.
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