An inquiry into workplace deaths in the agricultural industry is getting underway in Albany.

14 people have died on WA farms in the past 18 months. 

WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh told 6PR Mornings that figure is too high. 

"The agriculture industry over the years we've been in the top three for fatality statistics across all states and territories," he told Liam Bartlett.

An inquiry into workplace deaths in the agricultural industry is getting underway in Albany.
14 people have died on WA farms in the past 18 months. 
WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh told 6PR Mornings that figure is too high. 
"The agriculture industry over the years we've been in the top three for fatality statistics across all states and territories," he told Liam Bartlett.

Gary Adshead will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.

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