Agricultural sector worst affected as report reveals 47 people died in work-related incidents last year

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority's annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate - recording 24 deaths last year.

Agricultural sector worst affected as report reveals 47 people died in work-related incidents last year
Wed, 25 Jul, 2018 - 14:48

47 people died as a result of work-related incidents in 2017.

Figures from the Health and Safety Authority's annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate - recording 24 deaths last year.

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