The most dangerous jobs in the United States
This week we take a look at the most dangerous jobs in the United
States.
There were 5,333 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2019, a
2% increase from the 5,250 in 2018, according to
new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. The rate of fatal work injuries remained unchanged at 3.5 per
100,000 workers. On average, a worker died every 99 minutes from a
work-related injury in 2019.
The most common workplace deaths were related to transportation, with
transportation accidents accounting for more than 2,100 work-related deaths,
while the second-most common workplace fatalities involved falls slips, and
trips.
Here’s a look at the 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States, based on
BLS data:
10. Ground maintenance workers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 19.8
Total fatal injuries: 229
9. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 23.2
Total fatal injuries: 238
8. Structural iron and steel workers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 26.3
Total fatal injuries: 18
7. Driver/sales workers and truck drivers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 26.8
Total fatal injuries: 1005
6. Refuse and recyclable material collectors
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 35.2
Total fatal injuries: 31
5. Helpers, construction trades
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 40
Total fatal injuries: 20
4. Roofers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 54
Total fatal injuries: 111
3. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 61.8
Total fatal injuries: 85
2. Logging workers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 68.9
Total fatal injuries: 46
1. Fishers and related fishing workers
Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 145
Total fatal injuries: 44
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