In this study, we also found that self-employed workers had higher rates of machine-related incidents than all other workers. Coupled with the high fatality rates found in the agriculture/ forestry/fishing sector, these results reaffirm findings of previous researchers that reported an increased risk to self-employed workers in agriculture/forestry/fishing [Mirabelli et al., 2003; Bunn et al., 2006]. Self-employed workers are disproportionately employed in the high-risk industries of agriculture and construction [Personick and Windau, 1995]. While there are many advantages of self-employment, self-employed workers may have less stable income [Mirabelli et al., 2003] and may be exposed to work hazards for longer hours [Personick and Windau, 1995]. Self-employed workers may also have less stringent safety and health practices [Mirabelli et al., 2003] and are not covered by OSHA regulations and standards (Public Law 91–596). When considering the toll of machines on work-related fatal injuries and focusing prevention efforts, the disproportionate share of fatal injuries among the self-employed deserves continued attention.