Forestry injuries and fatalities in New Zealand.
A series of 298 forestry injuries and fatalities were studied. The patients form three groups, those with fractures and/or soft-tissue injuries, those injured by chainsaws, and fatalities. Wide publicity is suggested in order to reduce the number of patients injured in forestry work.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D014197:Trees; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology