Current snapshot
The agriculture sector has a higher percentage of major claims resulting in one week or more off work when compared to all industries
Claims
The agriculture sector has a higher percentage of major claims resulting in one week or more off work when compared to all industries.10
Common causes of injuries
Hazardous manual tasks, falls and being hit by an animal or object are the most common causes of work related injuries.
Occupations
Farm workers and shearers are the occupations that experience higher than average exposure to injury.
20-29 age group
The 20–29 year age group are responsible for 29% of all workers compensation claims.
45-54 age group
The 45–54 year age group experience the highest time away from work due to a work related injury.
Cost of claims
The agriculture sector has a higher average cost for each workers compensation claim when compared to all industries.11
Time lost from work
Workers in the agriculture sector experience more time away from work as a result of a workers compensation claim when compared to all NSW industries.12
| Average time away from work | |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 8.3 weeks |
| All other industries | 7 weeks |
Fatalities
45 workers have died in the agriculture sector between 2011 and 2016.13
Vehicles and moving objects
The most prevalent causes of a fatality are vehicle rollover or being hit by a moving object.14
Tractors, equipment and quad bikes
Tractors, agricultural equipment and quad bikes are responsible for the majority of farm related fatalities.15
Sheep and beef cattle
The sheep and beef cattle sector continues to suffer the most fatalities.16
Livestock and plant operators
Livestock farmers and plant operators are the most at risk worker type.17
Horse related injuries
In NSW, the highest number of horse related claims for injury resulted from being hit by, or falling from, a horse.18
