What are the Most Dangerous Jobs?

Answer:
Occupations that have a high incident of injuries or 
fatalities are considered to be the most dangerous types of jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the most dangerous occupation is a timber cutter.

Timber Cutters/Loggers

Because of the nature of this industry, timber workers are subjected to danger on the job daily. Most injuries and fatalities are caused by large trees which fall.


Other dangerous occupations include the following:
 
Airline Pilots
 
For airline pilots, the weather is the greatest factor that causes this occupation to be considered dangerous.

Deep Sea Fishing

In the fishing industry, drowning is the number one cause of death. For crab fishers, the huge cages fishermen must handle, along with treacherous weather conditions make this occupation extremely dangerous.

Farm Occupations
 
Accidents or deaths in the farming industry are often because of the large and heavy machinery utilized.

Truck Drivers

Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road which puts them at a higher risk for vehicle accidents.

There are many other types of jobs that are dangerous. Some of these include high risk occupations such as policemen, firefighters, miners, roofers, and even convenience store clerks.

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