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The Job: Collect, compress and transport trash.
The Dangers: Heavy equipment, traffic, hazardous materials.
Fatality Rate*: 29.8
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 26

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 10: Police a... The Job: Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing laws and ordinances.
The Dangers: Hazardous equipment, dangerous situations.
Fatality Rate*: 18.0
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 133

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 9: Industria... The Job: Set up and fix heavy machines.
The Dangers: Heavy equipment.
Fatality Rate*: 20.3
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 96

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 8: Driver/Sa... The Job: Transport goods by truck. Sometimes also involves selling goods on location.
The Dangers: Traffic, fatigue.
Fatality Rate*: 21.8

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 7: Refuse an... The Job: Collect, compress and transport trash.
The Dangers: Heavy equipment, traffic, hazardous materials.
Fatality Rate*: 29.8
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 26

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 6: Roofers The Job: Repair, maintain or install roofs.
The Dangers: Heights, summer heat.
Fatality Rate*: 32.4
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 57

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 5: Mining Ma... The Job: Control machines that extract coal, ore, stone, and sand from mines or quarries.
The Dangers: Hazardous equipment and conditions, exposure to contaminants.
Fatality Rate*: 38.7
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 23

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 4: Farmers a... The Job: Grow and cultivate livestock and crops.
The Dangers: Heavy machinery.
Fatality Rate*: 41.4
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 300

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 3: Aircraft ... The Job: Operate planes and helicopters.
The Dangers: Testing equipment, emergency response, crashes.
Fatality Rate*: 70.6
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 78

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 2: Logging W... The Job: Cut down and trim trees for sale and transport.
The Dangers: Falling trees, cutting equipment, difficult terrain.
Fatality Rate*: 91.9
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 59

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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No. 1: Fishers a... The Job: Capture aquatic animals in large quantities.
The Dangers: Extreme weather, heavy equipment, drowning.
Fatality Rate*: 116.0
Total Fatalities in 2010**: 29

*Per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. **Based on 2010 preliminary data.

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