NIOSH: Workers in Tuna Fleet at High Risk of Fatal Injuries
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:
