Top 10 most dangerous occupations in the US 2008 data version

When I was cleaning the buildingGondola is shaken violently by strong wind,Micro light planeIf you are pilotingThe bouquet was thrown into the engine and shot down, Work is always side by side with danger.

last year,Top 10 most dangerous occupations in the USAI introduced, but since the latest version using the data of 2008 has appeared, I will introduce.

Details are as below.
America's Deadliest Jobs - Forbes.com

This is a series of American jobs arranged in descending order of the incidence of fatalities to 100,000 regular workers. The more dangerous the job comes to the top ... is not it. The data is for 2008.

No. 1: Fisherman and fisherman
Death rate: 128.9
Number of fatal accidents: 50

The most deceased was fishery. Although it is a simple thing called "catch fish" as a job, there are falls from the ship encountering bad weather such as storms and sudden big waves, accidents at machines for processing fish piled on boats, Danger seems to be hiding everywhere. The death rate is 128.9, which means that 128.9 people have died for 100,000 regular workers. There were 50 deaths accidents.Last time (2007 data)Since the death rate was 111.8 and the number of deaths was 38, it seems that the accident increased and the mortality rate rose in 2008.


No. 2:Lumberjack
Death rate: 115.7
Number of fatal accidents: 82

Woodcutter full of danger, such as high place work, use of dangerous tools such as chain saws etc. certainly certainly. Although the number of accidents has increased slightly by 6, the death rate has increased by nearly 30 points.


# 3: Pilot, aviation engineer
Death rate: 72.4
Number of fatal accidents: 90

A pilot who maneuvers an airplane or a helicopter. Pilots of test flights are often hit by danger, and the risk of crash is hidden at all times. Increase in number of accidents and mortality compared with 2007.


No. 4: Steel & steel mill
Death rate: 46.4
Number of fatal accidents: 36

"Construction" was included in 2007, but this time the steelworks and steelmaking plants that "refine iron and steel" are ranked in. In addition to high altitude work, accidents such as the use of various heavy equipment and welding work seem to occur.


No. 5: Farmhouse, pasture labor
Death rate: 39.5
Number of fatal accidents: 317

Although it is a relaxed image, farmers with many accidents by using large machines. The number of accidents has increased considerably because there are many engaged workers.


No. 6: Garbage Collector, Recycling Contractor
Mortality rate: 36.8
Number of fatal accidents: 31

In 2007, it was ranked ninth with a mortality rate of 22.8, but it rose to 6th place. It seems that there are many dangers such as operation of large machines, handling of dangerous goods, the number of accidents has doubled, and the death rate has also increased.


No. 7: Roof craftsman
Mortality rate: 34.4
Number of fatal accidents: 69

Roofing craftsmen who mainly works at high places, such as roof maintenance and repair. Summer heat is also an enemy.


No. 8: Electric construction work
Mortality rate: 29.8
Number of fatal accidents: 35

In the electrical construction industry that installs and repairs utility poles and electric wires, there is a danger of high place work such as telephone pole and electric shock. The number of accidents and mortality rate increased slightly.


No. 9: Professional Driver
Death rate: 22.8
Number of fatal accidents: 815

It also includes mobile sales that drives long distance trucks and sells goods at the destination. Here the number of fatal accidents has decreased and the mortality rate has also declined. Did something safe measures taken in the driver industry, or did the work itself decline due to depression ... ?.


No. 10: Taxi Driver, Higher Driver
Death rate: 19.3
Number of fatal accidents: 69

Taxi drivers and hire drivers who were out of range were ranked last time. I guess there are many traffic accidents because of the long time that I ride in a car.


In addition, the "police" disappeared from the rank instead. It is a welcome thing if security is improved accordingly.