Deadliest Jobs Include Driving

Did you know that some of the most dangerous jobs in American all have one thing in common? They’re all jobs that are performed from the drivers’ seat. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 683 vehicle-bound workers died on the job last year, and nearly 4 in every 10 on-the-job fatalities involved transportation. In fact, sales reps and truck drivers were listed as the most at-risk workers once these statistics were released. These men and women who drive large vehicles are at a higher danger to death than firemen and police officers. The next most hazardous profession after sales representatives and truck drivers goes to farmers and ranchers. Last year, 300 people died on their job at the farm or ranch. These deaths were due to violence, equipment malfunctions, or falls. Construction workers are also at risk, because they operate heavy mobile machinery that can balk or cause an explosion.

Sometimes it’s driving a boat, not a car, which can cause a horrible injury or fatality. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 116 per 100,000 fisherman or people in offshore occupations were ki9lled on the job. Loggers who operate heavy machinery were also listed with a death rate of 92 per 100,000. After this come airline pilots and flight engineers, who are at danger when they are driving light aircraft high above the ground. Thankfully, these serious death tolls have fallen in recent years. Now, just over 4,500 workers died on the job in America last year. In 1994, 2,200 more workers were killed in their occupation. The majority of job fatalities happen in Texas, followed by California. After that, the most dangerous job states are Pennsylvania, Florida, and Illinois. If your loved one was killed in a work accident, then you need to talk to a personal injury lawyer to seek wrongful death compensation for your suffering. While the money can’t bring back your loved one, it may help to facilitate comfort as you mourn the loss of a precious family member or friend.