Agricultural Workers Workers Comp Guide
Agricultural work combines equipment hazards, chemical exposure, and physical strain in a way few other occupations do.
Common Injuries in This Occupation
Heavy Equipment Hazards
Tractors, harvesters, and other heavy agricultural equipment are a leading source of severe injuries, including amputations and fractures, in this occupation — agricultural machinery injuries tend to be more severe on average than injuries in less mechanized fields.
Pesticide and Chemical Exposure
Direct handling of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals creates both acute exposure risk and longer-term occupational illness risk, including respiratory conditions from repeated exposure over a farming career.
Coverage Gaps Worth Knowing About
Agricultural workers face more state-to-state variation in coverage than most occupations — some states have specific exemptions or modified requirements for agricultural employers, particularly smaller farms. Confirming your specific coverage status is more important in this field than in most others.
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