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According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an incredible 5,000+ deaths occurred in the workplace in 2018 alone.  This statistic equates to nearly four deaths for every 100,000 employees.  It is particularly interesting to note the mortality rate for certain jobs is almost a 30 multiple of the rate noted above.  Without further adieu, here is a look at the most dangerous lines of work in the United States as gauged by the number of fatalities for every 100,000 employees in their respective industries:

1. Logging laborers
2. Fishermen and other workers in the fishing industry
3. Aircraft pilots
4. Roofing industry workers
5. Collectors of recyclable and reuse materials
6. Truck drivers and driver/sales workers
7. Ranchers, farmers and those laboring in the agriculture industry
8. Steel and structural iron workers
9. First-line supervisors of construction/extraction laborers
10. First-line supervisors of those working in the groundskeeping, lawn and landscaping industries

In totality, workplace accidents slightly spiked from ’17 to ’18.  However, the number of work-related deaths remained steady in this period of time.  In excess of 2,000 workplace deaths, equating to 40% of all job-related fatalities resulted from accidents involving transportation. 

Physical contact with work equipment and other objects was the second-most common cause of work-related death, spurring a total of 786 fatalities.  This statistic accounts for deaths resulting from operating equipment/machinery and being struck by falling objects.  Falls, trips and slips were another particularly frequent workplace accident.

Injured as a Result of Work-related Activity?  Legal Help is Available at Schibell Law

Though accidents in the workplace will inevitably occur, workers should know their employer is legally required to maintain safe workspaces.  If your employer does not keep your workspace safe or if you suspect your employer’s negligence (carelessness) is responsible for your work-related accident, contact our legal team right away.  We will fiercely pursue your right to seek financial compensation for all injuries and illnesses causally related to your workplace duties.  You can reach Schibell Law by dialing 732-774-1000.

Richard N. Schibell, Esq.

is the founding partner at Schibell Law LLC concentrating in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation throughout New Jersey. Mr. Richard N Schibell graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts, concentrating in both Philosophy and History. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Schibell served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard W. English, J.S.C., in the Civil Division of the Monmouth County Superior Court.