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Prevalence of Hand Injuries in Punjab Agriculture by Kamal Jindal is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Agricultural work is highly hazardous, particularly in Punjab, India, where mechanization has increased the risk of injuries, with a reported annual fatality rate of 14.14 per 100,000 workers. A comprehensive survey in Gurdaspur District highlighted that tractor rollovers and chaff-cutter incidents are significant causes of fatalities and amputations, with the majority of affected workers being male and aged 31-45. The document emphasizes the urgent need for improved safety measures, training, and adherence

Author

Kamal Jindal

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EN