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Heavy lifting, bad weather, falls, and physical strain were among the risks. Coffee processing workers faced occupational injuries (40%), leech bites (66%), and palm discoloration (51%). There was higher prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05), including low back pain (59%), joint pain (52.5%), and neck pain (30%). Other reported issues included headaches (26.3%), fatigue (31.3%), eye problems (18%), gastrointestinal issues (20%), and skin complaints (20%). Respiratory symptoms including cough (14%), wheezing (8%), breathlessness (6%), and asthma (1.3%) were also noted.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Improving occupational health in coffee plantations is crucial to reducing high morbidity rates among workers, and PPE and training can significantly mitigate risks in them. 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