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Distant Water Tuna Fleet – Higher risk of fatal injuries than in most other U.S. fishing fleets.
A NIOSH assessment of workplace hazards in the Distant Water Tuna Fleet found that workers in the fleet face a higher risk of fatal injuries than workers in most other U.S. fishing fleets. While falling overboard is the leading cause of death, NIOSH researchers also concluded that workers are at risk of head injuries, asphyxiation and amputations of fingers. In its report, NIOSH provides a number of recommendations, including: Read more here 13:01
