Surveillance of Work-Related Deaths
on Minnesota Farms
Michele Schermann, Research Fellow
John Shutske, Professor
Stacey Jenkins, Extension Educator
Funding Source
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Objective
- Monitor farm work-related fatality events and the circumstances
that surround these events.
- Analyze the characteristics of the host, agent, and environment
for each fatality event and use summary data to more effectively
target extension education and research-related prevention
efforts.
- Provide current data on farm deaths and non-fatal injuries
(from other sources) to various agencies and individuals
engaged in prevention activities to assist in program planning
and goal setting.
Need or Impact
This surveillance helps us bring important prevention information
to the attention of Minnesota residents so that they will
be aware of potential dangers in the farm work environment.
Project Status
Ongoing.
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