August 17, 2006 |
Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer |
America's Most Dangerous Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an annual survey of workplace deaths. The results of which reveal the most dangerous jobs - some of which will likely surprise you. The report, which excludes combat deaths, includes data on fatal work-related injuries by industry, gender, age and, especially, by occupation. According to the survey, the following were the most dangerous jobs with the corresponding death rate per 100,000 workers.
1. Fishers and fishing workers = 118.4
2. Logging workers = 92.9
3. Aircraft pilots = 66.9
4. Structural iron and steel workers = 55.6
5. Refuse and recyclable material collectors = 43.8
6. Farmers and ranchers = 41.1
7. Electrical power line installers/repairers = 32.7
8. Driver/sales workers and truck drivers = 29.1
9. Miscellaneous agricultural workers = 23.2
10. Construction laborers = 22.7