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Results from inspections of farmer-installed rollover protective structures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21213161     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study sought to assess the feasibility of self-installing rollover protective structures (ROPS) and to identify any patterns of self-installation deficiencies in a sample of New York ROPS Retrofit Rebate Program participants. Inspection engineers looked for/at damage, rust, holes, deteriorated welding, location of attachment, axle housing, the presence of original plates/bolts, and adequate seatbelt installation. Results indicated that only 31% of farmers received correct parts and also installed these parts properly. Ten percent of self-installed tractors had installation problems so severe they were referred to a dealer for correction. Issues with seatbelts, torque, and unmarked or defective bolts in ROPS kits were also detected.
Authors:
Julie A Sorensen; Tony McKenzie; Mark Purschwitz; Todd Fiske; Paul L Jenkins; Patrick O'Hara; John J May
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of agromedicine     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1545-0813     ISO Abbreviation:  J Agromedicine     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-07     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9421530     Medline TA:  J Agromedicine     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  19-29     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of the Bassett Healthcare Network, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, Cooperstown, New York, USA. julie.sorensen@bassett.org
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Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
5 U50OH007542-05/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS

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