Wonder
Sign up
Log in
Research Outline
Prepared for David K. | Delivered December 9, 2019
Most Dangerous Jobs in the US (2)
Goals
To identify more of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. with the end goal of compiling a list of the top 20.
View more
Early Findings
Structural Steel and Iron Workers
Workers in the structural steel and iron industry have a fatality rate of
33.3 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of fatalities for these workers include
slips, trips and falls
.
The median annual wage for structural steel and iron workers is
$52,610
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the required education for entry-level workers.
Delivery/Sales Drivers and Truck Drivers
Delivery and truck drivers experience a fatality rate of
26.9 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of fatality for drivers are
motor vehicle accidents
and other transportation-related incidents.
The media income for delivery drivers and truck drivers in
$37,610
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the required education for entry-level workers.
Ranchers, Farmers and Agricultural Managers
Managers in the ranch, farm and agricultural industries have a fatality rate of
24 per 100,000.
The most common cause of fatalities in these jobs are
accidents
involving motor vehicles and other equipment.
The median annual income is
$69,620
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the required education for an entry-level worker.
Landscaping, Lawn and Groundskeeping Supervisors
First-line supervisors in the landscaping, lawn and groundskeeping industries have a fatality rate of
21 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of fatality is
unintended contact
with equipment or objects.
The median annual income is
$47,030
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the required education for an entry-level worker.
Installers and Repairers of Electrical Power Lines.
Workers who install or repair electric power lines experience a fatality rate of
18.6 per 100,000 workers
.
The most common cause of fatality are
exposure to live wires
and falls.
The median income is
$69,380
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the required education for an entry-level worker.
Agricultural Workers
Agricultural workers have a fatality rate of
17.7 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatalities are
accidents
related to motorized vehicles and other equipment.
The median annual income is
$23,710
.
There is
no minimum education
for agricultural workers.
Construction and Extraction Supervisors
First-line supervisors of construction workers and extraction workers experience a fatality rate of
17.4 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
trips, slips and falls
.
The median annual income is
$64,070
.
A
high school diploma
is the typical minimum education.
Construction Trade Helpers
Helpers in the construction trades have a fatality rate of
17.3 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
trips, slips and falls
.
The median annual income is
$30,120
.
A
high school diploma
is the typical minimum required education for entry-level workers.
General Maintenance and Repair Workers
General maintenance and repair workers have a fatality rate of
16.6 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
slips, trips and falls
.
The median annual income is
$37,670
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the minimum education required.
Ground Maintenance Workers
Ground maintenance workers have a fatality rate of
15.9 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
slips, trips and falls
.
The median annual income is
$28,110
.
There is
no minimum education
requirement for most jobs.
Construction Laborers
Construction laborers have a fatality rate of
14.3 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
slips, trips and falls
.
The median annual income is
$34,530
.
There is
no minimum education
requirement.
Mechanic, Installer or Repairer Supervisors
First-line supervisors of mechanics, repairers or installers have a fatality rate of
13.1 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of fatality is
transportation accidents
.
The median income is
$64,780
.
A
high school diploma
is the typical minimum education requirement.
Sheriff and Police Patrol Officers
Law enforcement patrol officers have a fatality rate of
12.9 per 100,000
.
The most common causes of fatality are
violence and other injuries
caused by animals or persons.
The median annual income is
$61,050
.
T
h
e
minimum education is a
high school diploma
, but college coursework or a college degree is not an uncommon requirement.
Construction Equipment Operators
Construction equipment operators and operating engineers have a fatality rate of
11.8 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of injury is
transportation accidents
.
The median wage is
$47,040
.
A
high school diploma
is typically the minimum required education.
Mining Machine Operators
Mining machine operators have a fatality rate of
11.7 per 100,000
.
The most common cause of fatalities is
contact with equipment and objects
.
The median annual income is
$53,200
.
T
h
e
typical minimum education required is a
high school diploma
.
View more
Prepared By
Erin J.
1603 assignments | 5.0