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Writer's pictureDr. Steven Horwitz

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs


1. Logging

Logging worker deaths are most often caused by contact with logging machines or logs


2. Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation incidents were the leading cause of death for farming supervisors.


3. Roofers

The most common cause of fatal work injury for roofers is falling off roofs or ladders.


4. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

The majority of aircraft pilot fatalities occur in crashes of privately owned planes and helicopters rather than on regularly scheduled commercial jet aircraft.


5. Structural iron and steel workers

Falls are the most common fatal occupational accident for structural iron and steel workers.


6. Driver/sales workers and truck drivers

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death on the job for driver/sales workers and truck drivers.


7. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

The most common cause of death for these workers is being struck by a garbage truck or other vehicle


8. Underground mining machine operators



9. Construction trades helpers

The most common cause of death for these workers are falls and trips on construction sites.


10. Electrical power-line installers and repairers

The most common cause of death for power linemen is death from electrocution.


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