Statistics for agriculture, forestry and fishery workers
The image below shows the most common injuries experienced by workers in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry.
Includes food and drink products; fabric, clothing and footwear; other personal and household goods; and postal services sales assistants.
| % of total injuries | Body part | Description of most prevalent injuries and causes |
|---|---|---|
| 16% | Hand, fingers and thumbs | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from lifting or carrying objects, or from bending down |
| 14% | Back | Wounds/lacerations caused by sharp tool, or being trapped in moving machinery |
| 12% | Shoulder | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from handling objects |
| 10% | Knee | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from kneeling, crouching, twisting or falls caused by being hit by livestock or farm equipment |
| 9% | Leg | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from crouching, twisting or being hit by livestock or farm equipment |
| 5% | Ankle | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from tripping or falling on hazardous surfaces or stepping on things, particularly on or around machinery and equipment |
| 4% | Eye | Fragments or dust, in eye |
| 4% | Wrist | Muscle and tendon sprains and strains from repeatedly lifting or moving things |
Source: Queensland Employee Injury Database. Data current as at Oct 2009 and is subject to change over time.