The Ten Most Dangerous Jobs and Tennessee Wrongful Death
There are plenty of dangerous jobs to have, but some claim more lives than others in the United States. Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a grim report. The most recent, “2011 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries” provides a list of the top ten most dangerous jobs in America.
- Fishermen: Easily the most dangerous job in America, the fishing industry claimed 121.1 out of every 100,000 fishermen in 2011. This career has topped the list for years, although there has been some drop.
- Loggers: Loggers die on-the-job at a rate of 102.4 per 100,000. This type of work demands working at heights with dangerous machinery and huge trees falling. The potential for injury or worse is great.
- Airline Pilots: Third among workplace deaths, 57 of 100,000 airline pilots died on-the-job in 2011. Especially dangerous are those flying smaller, private planes in rough terrain and bad weather to get goods and people to remote areas.
- Sanitation Workers: Sanitation workers face many hazards. Toxic fumes, crush hazards, and being hit by passing motorists combine to kill 41.2 of every 100,000 workers each year.
- Roofers: For every 100,000 roofers, 31.8 died working over our heads. Being so high and often on hot, unstable surfaces, this job is the fifth most dangerous.
- Iron Workers: At 26.9 deaths per 100,000 workers, iron workers – those brave people who regularly deal with heights and dangerous equipment – are susceptible to falls, electrocutions and collapses.
- Farmers: The people who keep our grocery store shelves stocked run many risks working on America’s farms. About 25.3 of 100,000 farmers were killed while working the land.
- Truckers: Last year 24 of every 100,000 truck drivers lost their lives while working. Most of these deaths occurred due to traffic accidents.
- Electrical Workers:We all grab our phones and call in an electrical outage during a storm, not thinking about the 20.3 of 100,000 men and women who are sent out to restore our power, risking electrocution.
- Taxi Drivers: About 9.7 of every 100,000 cab drivers died on-the-job. While efforts to make this job safer are underway, crime and traffic continue to claim lives.
At Bailey & Greer in Memphis, we know how devastating a work-related death can be to families. As Tennessee wrongful death attorneys, we represent these families throughout the state of Tennessee and in neighboring states as well. Call us toll free today at 901-680-9777 for more information.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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