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NAICS 112,490,000 workers nationwide

Agriculture Industry OSHA Compliance

Agricultural operations face unique safety challenges including machinery hazards, chemical exposure, and animal handling risks. With seasonal workers and remote locations, specialized safety programs are critical for compliance.

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Annual Deaths
574
Death Rate
23.1/100k
Citations/Year
2,134
Avg Fine
$1,876

Top Safety Hazards in Agriculture

#1

Machinery

42.3%

Tractors, harvesters, PTOs, augers

#2

Falls

18.2%

Grain bins, silos, ladders, equipment

#3

Animal Injuries

14.7%

Kicks, crushes, bites, disease transmission

#4

Chemical Exposure

12.3%

Pesticides, fertilizers, anhydrous ammonia

Required Safety Programs

OSHA-mandated programs and documentation for agriculture businesses

Hazard Communication Program
Respiratory Protection Program
Heat Illness Prevention
Field Sanitation Program
Personal Protective Equipment
Tractor Safety Program
Grain Bin Entry Program
Pesticide Safety Program
Animal Handling Safety
Youth Worker Protection

Special Requirements for Agriculture

  • Seasonal worker training
  • Child labor compliance
  • Migrant worker housing
  • EPA pesticide requirements
  • DOT agricultural exemptions

Most Common OSHA Violations

Top citations issued to agriculture businesses with average penalties

ViolationStandardCitationsAvg Penalty
Guarding of Equipment1928.57543$1,654
Hazard Communication1910.1200432$1,234
Roll-Over Protection1928.51321$2,876
Hearing Protection1910.95234$876
Field Sanitation1928.110198$654

Inspection Rate: 0.8% of agriculture businesses are inspected annually, with an average fine of $1,876

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