Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States
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01 May, 2012
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Everyone has to work but there are
some jobs that are more dangerous than others. These dangerous jobs may
pay more than others but is the extra money worth it. Any job does
have risks associated with them but some are more risky with these jobs
having the chance for falling from a great height, drowning in the open
seas, being crushed by heavy equipment, or falling into a fiery
explosion. All these jobs have some of these risks associated with
them. Now all a person has to decide if the risks are worth the extra
money that might come with these jobs.
Here are the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States, average
yearly salary, die-rate per one hundred thousand, and why it is
dangerous.
1- Fisherman
Annual salary is
approximately forty four thousand dollars with a die-rate of two
hundred. They have to deal with slippery decks, wind, heavy rain, and
ice cold waves. According to Food and Agriculture Organization, there
were more than 38 million fishermen and fish farmers in 2002 in the
world and a very high Mortality rate.
2- Logger
Annual salary is
approximately forty thousand dollars with a Mortality rate of sixty-one
point eight. They work at great heights and use chain saws and logging
machines while standing on uneven and unstable terrain. They also have
to worry about the massive weight of falling limbs and trees.
3- Aircraft Pilot
Annual
salary is approximately one hundred eighteen thousand dollars with a
Mortality rate of fifty-seven point one. This job includes all types of
flying with bush flying and crop dusting being the most dangerous. If
something goes wrong, there is little option but crashing.
4- Farmer/Rancher
Annual
salary of approximately thirty thousand with a Mortality rate of
thirty-eight point five. They risk the chance of being entangled or
crushed by heavy machinery. They can also be trampled or kicked by
livestock, trapped into grain elevators, and exposed to toxic levels of
chemicals and pesticides.
5- Roofer
Annual salary of
approximately thirty seven thousand with a Mortality rate of thirty four
point seven. They have to deal with severe inclines, heights, uneven
footing, slippery surfaces, and no netting or safety harnesses. They
also have to work in sun, wind, and searing heat being subjected to
dehydration.
6- Structural Iron Steel Worker
Annual
salary of approximately forty seven thousand dollars with a thirty
point three. Walking four inch wide metal planks, dodging falling
debris at dizzying heights, climbing ladders are some of the risks of
this job.
7- Refuse Collector
Annual
salary of approximately thirty six thousand dollars with a Mortality
rate of twenty-five point two. The risks are associated with operating
the compacting and heavy lifting equipment. In addition, they have to
ride clinging to the backs and sides of the garbage trucks. One slip
and they could be hit by passing traffic or fall under the wheels of the
truck.
8- Industrial Machinery Maintenance Worker
Annual
salary of approximately forty seven thousand dollars with a Mortality
rate of eighteen per five. The machines that are designed to crush,
bend, and melt industrial materials can do that to a human being. There
is also the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals, fire, and explosion.
9- Truck Driver
Annual salary
of approximately forty three thousand dollars with a Mortality rate of
eighteen point three. The risks are driving long hours of boring
stretches of road and being able to stay alert. They also have to worry
about handling a heavy truck in case of an accident.
10 Construction Worker
Annual
salary of approximately sixty six thousand dollars with a Mortality rate
of eighteen point three They work in all sort of environments such as
busy highways, at great heights, and work with explosives, heavy
equipment, and power tools.
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