The ten most dangerous jobs

While the rate of fatal work injury for U.S. workers in 2012 was 3.2 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, the chances of a fatality are much higher in specific industries. EHS Today reported on an infographic from Westermans International on the ten most dangerous jobs:

No. 1 - Loggers

Loggers experienced 62 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 127.8 out of 100,000 workers, making it the most-dangerous profession. Risks: Falls, struck-by, dangerous tools such as chainsaws and axes

No. 2 - Fishermen

Fishermen experienced 117 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 117 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: drowning, struck by lightning, crushed by equipment

No. 3 - Pilots and Flight Engineers

Pilots and flight engineers experienced 71 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 53.4 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Crashes

No. 4 - Roofers

Roofers experienced 70 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 40.5 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Falls, struck-by and heat

No. 5 - Steel and Iron Workers

Steel and ironworkers experienced 22 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 37 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Falls, struck-by, heat, crushed by materials

No. 6 - Garbage Collectors

Garbage collectors experienced 26 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 27.1 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Dangerous machinery, crushed by equipment, struck-by, traffic accidents, struck by vehicle

No. 7 - Power Utility Workers

Power utility workers experienced 26 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 23 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Electricity, falls

No. 8 - Truck Drivers and Employees Who Drive for Work

Employees who drive for work - including truck drivers - experienced 741 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 22.1 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Traffic accidents, struck by vehicle, other drivers, construction zones, sleep deprivation, texting/talking while driving

No. 9 - Agricultural Workers

Agricultural workers experienced 216 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 21.3 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Dangerous machinery, chemicals, heat

No. 10 - Construction Workers

Construction workers experienced 210 fatalities in 2012 for a fatality rate of 17.4 out of 100,000 workers. Risks: Struck-by, falls at height and on level, heat, use of large equipment (Note: Fall protection (1926.501) is the most-cited OSHA standard, with 8,241 violations.)