Some jobs are tough, some can be deadly. Some jobs are stressful, but exposure to dangerous situations and hostile environments can contribute significantly to the chance of a fatal on-the-job accident.
The rate of fatal work injuries for US workers in 2009 was 3.3 per 100,000 full-time employees, but one job in particular was significantly more dangerous, with a fatal injury rate of up to 200 per 100,000 full time workers. This year’s four most frequent fatal injuries included 882 highway incidents, 617 falls, 521 workplace homicides and 414 incidents that involved a worker being struck by an object.
So, what are the deadliest jobs in the country? Click ahead to find out!
#10 Construction Laborers
Fatality rate: 18.3 / 100,000
Total deaths: 224
Annual median salary: $29,150
Construction Laborers perform tasks involving physical labor while building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. Use of heavy power tools and exposure to hazardous materials contribute to the danger of this job.
#9 Driver/Sales Workers & Truck Drivers
Fatality rate: 18.3 / 100,000
Total deaths: 586
Annual median salary: $39,260
Truck drivers travel long distances for many hours, increasing the likelihood of highway accidents.
