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Most jobs in the United States are fairly safe. From receptionist, to retail, to healthcare and beyond, most occupations are not considered hazardous since there is a minimal risk of personal injury while on the job.
But, if you're like any of these workers, the chance for injury or death skyrockets due to terrible working conditions and risky environments. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs stack up as some of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Next time you punch into work, just think: you're at least warm, comfortable and safe. Not like these guys. Here are the riskiest jobs in America:
Fishing
You're cold. You're wet. It's dark. And you've got days left at sea with a small bed to sleep in and cold food to hold you over. Fishermen get the short end of the stick when it comes to occupational hazards. And it isn't just the environment that stinks. Unfortunately, fishermen in the United States have the highest fatality rate for a profession due in part to malfunctioning gear, rough seas, bad weather and faulty watercraft. At just over $25,000 in average annual salary, the job sails in rough waters.
Fatality rate: 116...