Newspaper Investigates Farm Accidents

The Minneapolis Star Tribune has begun a four-part series examining deaths related to farm accidents.

The series—Tragic Harvest—is based on a comprehensive analysis of records from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, death certificates in Minnesota, more than 100 interviews with people who lost a loved one or co-worker in a farm accident, and investigative reports from sheriff’s departments, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and the Minnesota State Patrol.

The series, which began Sunday, reveals that while other workplaces are becoming more safe, the death rate due to accidents on farms is going up.

Other articles explore the risks associated with tractors and available safety upgrades.

Find the entire series at FarmEquip.org/TragicHarvest. S