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Top Ten Deadliest Jobs

Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers
Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Managers

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers operate establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products. Work Environment. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers typically work outdoors, but may spend some time in offices. They often do strenuous physical work.

source: bls.gov
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Truck Drivers
Truck Drivers

The hours spent sitting in a truck cab along with poor food choices lead to a disproportionally obese workforce. Only 14% of the 3 million truck drivers in the United States are not overweight or obese. Of these 3 million truck drivers, only 8% exercise regularly compared to 49% of the general population.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel vertically and horizontally, using tag lines, plumb bobs, lasers, and levels; Connect iron and steel with bolts, wire, or welds; Structural and reinforcing iron and steel are important components of buildings, bridges, roads, and other structures. Even though the primary metal involved in this work is steel, workers often are known as ironworkers or erectors.

source: bls.gov
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

These are the 9 deadliest jobs in the United States—and here’s how much they pay. Abigail Hess | @AbigailJHess. ... 8.Refuse and recyclable material collectors.

source: cnbc.com
Roofers
Roofers

Roofers, truck drivers and farmers are also among the top 10 most dangerous occupations, as seen in the table below. Transportation accidents were the leading cause of job fatalities, resulting in 40% of all workplace deaths in 2016.

source: time.com
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Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

The pilot and passenger were rescued from the burning aircraft by an off-duty firefighter, whose truck was grazed by the wing as the plane hit the ground. Flight crews aren't always so lucky when something goes wrong.

source: cbsnews.com
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Fishers and Fishing Workers
Fishers and Fishing Workers

The median annual wage for fishing and hunting workers was $28,530 in May 2017. Job Outlook. Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Fishing and hunting workers depend on the ability of marine and wild animals to reproduce and grow.

source: bls.gov
image: forbes.com
Logging Workers
Logging Workers

The 10 Deadliest Jobs: 1. Logging workers 2. Fishers and related fishing workers 3. Aircraft pilot and flight engineers 4. Roofers 5. Structural iron and steel workers 6. Refuse and recyclable material collectors 7. Electrical power-line installers and repairers 8. Drivers/sales workers and truck drivers 9. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers 10.

source: forbes.com
image: bankrate.com