The US Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks workplace fatalities and updates its list every year. These would be the industries where employees are more likely to die than in other jobs.
The mortality rates that we present to you represent the number of deaths for each 100,000 full-time workers, all with 40 weekly hours, and working 50 weeks per year.
10–Underground Mining Machine Operator
Mining in general can be a dangerous profession, in part due to landslides, explosions and extreme temperatures.
Fatal injury rate: 21.6.
9–Sea transport worker
Working at sea with heavy machinery is the main danger of this job.
Fatal injury rate: 21.3.
8–Trucker
Accidents and fire hazards from spilled chemicals or oil are just a few of the hazards truck drivers may face.
Fatal injury rate: 25.8.
7 –Iron or steel structure worker
Fatal injuries due to falls are one of the main concerns of these workers, who work building or maintaining large bridges, for example.
Fatal injury rate: 32.5.
6–Refuse and material collector recyclable
Hazardous materials, such as sharp objects inside trash cans, are among the hazards these workers face.
Fatal Injury Rate: 32.1.
5–Pilot aircraft or flight engineer
Most, but not all, of the fatal injuries in this category are caused by crashes.
Fatal injury rate: 33.3.
4–Work assistant or bidder
This category covers many construction jobs, as a carpenter’s assistant, electrician’s assistant, bricklayer, brickwasher or plumber’s assistant.
Fatal injury rate: 43.3.
3–Roofer
A roofer replaces the roofs of houses, and falls from great heights are the main danger of this business.
Fatal injury rate: 50.
2–Woodcutter
Loggers must be careful with falling objects, heavy equipment they use to cut and transport logs, in addition to other hazards.
Fatal injury rate: 90.7.
1–Hunting or fishing worker
A study by the Centers for Disease Control states that the greatest danger to fishermen is falling overboard and the machinery they use on deck, as reported on CBS.
Fatal Injury Rate: 132.1.
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