Study reveals most dangerous job sectors in Indiana

A new data study has revealed the most dangerous job sectors in Indiana.

1. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting jobs have a fatality rate of 37.5 for every 100,000 workers in the state. This occupation involves growing crops, raising livestock, and gathering timber; workers in the US earn an average salary of $43,987 a year.

2. Transportation and utilities

The transportation and utilities sector reported 14.7 fatal injuries for every 100,000 workers. These professions can involve transporting passengers and cargo, working with electrics, and gas and sewage removal. With a workforce population of 8.6 million in 2022, the average salary in the US is $63,923.

3. Construction

Construction occupations have a fatality rate of 11.6 per 100,000 workers. Examples of jobs that fall within this category are carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, who earn an average of $40 an hour across the US.

4. Other services, except public administration

Other services, except public administration have a fatality rate of 4.7 per 100,000 workers. This category can include jobs in the pet care industry, religious organizations, or personal services like hairdressing. On average, full-time employees in America earn an annual salary of $55,596.

5. Wholesale and retail trade

Wholesale and retail trade occupations have a fatality rate of 3.3 per 100,000 workers; this sector employs over 20 million people in the US and offers roles that are customer facing or that work behind the scenes. It is the last step in the distribution of products to the public. Across the US, hourly wages are around $36 an hour in this sector.

“Safety in the workplace is vital, and employees should feel confident that they can carry out their jobs without harm.

“It is saddening to see the amount of people who have lost their lives due to their occupation, and it is important to remember that these are individuals, not just numbers.

“This data aims to show which roles need to be approached with care and to encourage employers of these occupations to reevaluate safety standards.”

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Methodology:

Data was obtained from the BLS Fatal injury rates by state of incident and industry.

Fatal injury rates were calculated to compare the risk of death from work injuries across different work sectors.