Occupational ATV-related injuries in Washington State's agricultural industry, 2004–2008
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عنوان ژورنال: Injury Prevention
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1353-8047,1475-5785
DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040590m.2