
13 Sep, 2016
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Construction The Most Dangerous Career
In 2014, 874 construction workers were killed on work sites. Within this statistic, specialty contractors were the most at risk. That year, 545 individuals specialty contractors died on the job.
Transportation Workers At Considerable Risk
735 workers involved in moving freight or people died in 2014. Of these;
The leading causes of fatalities within this sector includes vehicular accidents, being crushed beneath vehicles, or being caught up in operating engines.
Manufacturing Jobs Are A Risky Occupation
Manufacturing was the next most deadly profession according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 341 individuals lost their lives while manufacturing everything from food to textiles.
Safe Professions Aren’t Entirely Safe
The risk of suffering a work related fatality wasn’t just limited to “dangerous” professions. 267 retail workers also lost their lives while performing their jobs. 51 retail and office workers in grocery stores, and a further 29 worked in convenience stores. Of these fatalities, falls and workplace violence, including robberies, were the leading causes of death.
Furthermore, Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys know that even seemingly innocuous professions have notable fatality rates, including:
Within each of these sectors, transportation accidents and violence were the leading causes of death. These fatality rates show that while the risk is lower in these professions, the risk is not non-existent. Thus, workers, management, and business owners should proactively take steps to protect themselves, their businesses, and their employees from the potential for harm.