The 10 Deadliest Jobs in the United States

Many people feel like it's the end of the world whenever things don't go well at work. They complain about their workload, their boss, their colleagues, or the deadlines, and while there's nothing wrong with that, compared to those who have risky jobs, they are still in a much better position! The Bureau of Labor Statistics found 5,333 fatalities in 2019, the highest number since 2007. A worker died every 99 minutes through 2019! Here are the 10 deadliest jobs in the United States: Fisherman Loggers Aircraft Pilots Roofers Construction Helpers Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Truck Drivers and Other Drivers Iron and Steel Workers Farmers and Ranchers Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Workers Although deaths at work aren't rare, the fact that the number has been increasing every year is alarming. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, deaths involving 55-year-olds and above, specifically, increased by 8% in 2019. Injuries caused most deaths while at work, but some died because of suicide. In general, the most common causes of deaths among workers are: Misuse of medical drugs Exposure to toxic chemicals Accidents involving transportation Common accidents, such as falling, slipping, and tripping Explosions and fires People go to work to make a living, and some people risk their lives to do so. Here are the deadliest jobs in the United States, and I'll start with the least deadly: