Sugarcane Farming

Comments

Bagasse is the fibrous material remaining after pressing the sugarcane to remove the sugar.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing sugarcane.

Category

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing

NAICS Code

111930

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Mix or apply organophosphates or work in fields after an application
• Repeatedly inhale bioaerosols of moldy sugarcane bagasse
• Spray chlorothalonil or tetramethrin (pesticides)
• Use carbon disulfide as fumigant