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Social and Emotional Impacts of Farmwork Injuries: An Exploratory Study

Author: Robertson, S.M.; Murphy, Dennis J.
Date Published: 2006


This study investigates and documents broad issues regarding the impact on individuals, families, and communities of farmworker injuries and fatalities. It further examines ten incidents of farmworker injuries with disabilities or fatalities in Pennsylvania and were used for a collective case study. Data were collected through a total of 47 interview sessions with 66 individuals including next of kin, other family members, injured persons, and community members.

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