Agricultural auger-related injuries and fatalities--Minnesota, 1992-1994.

Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States: in 1992, approximately 37 fatalities occurred per 100,000 agricultural workers and an estimated 140,000 disabling injuries to farm workers (1). Recent surveillance for agricultural injuries and fatalities in Minnesota has helped characterize problems associated with the use of one type of implement--agricultural augers (large, corkscrew-like devices used to move dry materials [e.g., grains, animal feeds, and granular fertilizers]). This report presents surveillance findings for auger-related injuries during 1992-1994, summarizes the investigations of four selected auger-related injuries that occurred in the state, and provides recommendations to prevent injuries to farmers who use these devices.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)