Fatal injury rate: 86.9 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 19
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: drowning, weapon discharge

Fishing and hunting operations are conducted under various environmental conditions, depending on the geographic region, body of water or land, and kinds of animals sought. Storms, fog, and wind may hamper fishing vessels or cause them to suspend fishing operations and return to port.

Most fatalities that happen to fishers and related fishing workers are from drowning. The crew must guard against the danger of injury from malfunctioning fishing gear, entanglement in fishing nets and gear, slippery decks, ice formation, or large waves washing over the deck. Malfunctioning navigation and communication equipment and other factors may lead to collisions, shipwrecks, or other dangerous situations, such as vessels becoming caught in storms.

Hunting accidents can occur because of the weapons and traps these workers use. Hunters and trappers minimize injury by wearing the appropriate gear and following detailed safety procedures. Specific safety guidelines vary by state.

Fatal injury rate: 51.8 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 113
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: Falls, slips, trips

Roofers are responsible for installing, repairing, and replacing roofs on homes and buildings. Their work involves taking roofing materials such as shingles, metal, or other materials onto roofs and securing them. Roofers generally must use ladders or other equipment to climb on top of buildings. The most common cause of fatal work injury for roofers is falling off roofs or ladders.

Fatal injury rate: 41.4 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 41
Salary: $39,100

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Fatal injury rate: 31.3 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 62
Salary: $171,210
Most common fatal accidents: Transportation incidents

Aircraft pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other types of aircraft. In this profession, pilots are responsible for checking the condition of aircraft before and after flights, ensuring the aircraft is balanced, and planning for fuel and flight plans. Pilots also operate the aircraft, communicate with air traffic control, and monitor the aircraft’s systems during flight.

The majority of aircraft pilot fatalities occur in crashes of privately owned planes and helicopters rather than on regularly scheduled commercial jet aircraft.

Fatal injury rate: 27.4 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 16
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: falls, contact with objects, and other on-the-job incidents that pose significant risks.

Construction laborers and helpers perform tasks, such as using, supplying, or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment, on construction sites.

Construction laborers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Injuries may result from incidents such as slips, falls, and contact with objects or equipment. Workers reduce the risk of injury by following safety procedures and practices, such as wearing a hardhat, steel-toed shoes, or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Fatal injury rate: 26.8 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 984
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: Transportation incidents

Delivery drivers load and unload trucks or cars and drive them to their destination within a local area. These workers generally pick up cargo, food, laundry or other items from distribution centers or stores and deliver them to homes and businesses. They also may communicate with customers to coordinate deliveries, collect payment for goods, and process paperwork such as delivery signatures.

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death on the job for driver/sales workers and truck drivers.

Fatal injury rate: 20.5 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 226
Salary: $23.11/hr
Most common fatal accidents: Falls, slips, trips

Landscaping supervisors are responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of landscapers, lawn maintenance workers, and groundskeepers. In this role, landscaping supervisors manage landscaping projects, enforce workplace standards, inspect work, and instruct workers in the proper techniques for performing landscaping work. The most common cause of death for landscaping workers is falls, which can occur when working from heights performing tasks such as tree trimming.

Fatal injury rate: 20.2 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 146
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: Transportation incidents

Agricultural workers are responsible for tending crops and livestock. They may be tasked with planting, harvesting, and watering crops, along with maintaining irrigation systems and ditches. These workers can also use farm tools or equipment, as well as apply pesticides and fertilizers. For agricultural workers who work with livestock, they may be responsible for feeding animals and keeping animal living areas clean. Transportation incidents are the most common fatal accidents for agricultural workers, which can occur while these workers are moving between or to and from worksites.

Fatal injury rate: 19.8 per 100,000 workers
Total deaths (2023): 9
Salary: $48,060
Most common fatal accidents: Falls from heights

Structural iron and steel workers erect, place, and join steel girders, columns, and other pieces to form structural frameworks. They also may assemble precut metal buildings and the cranes and derricks that move materials and equipment around the construction site, which can be hazardous without proper safety measures. Some ironworkers install precast walls or work with wood or composite materials.

The work of ironworkers can be dangerous. Common injuries include cuts, sprains, overexertion, and falls; from great heights, falls can be deadly. To reduce these risks, ironworkers must wear safety equipment such as harnesses, hard hats, boots, gloves, and safety glasses.