20 Most Risky and Dangerous Jobs in America

Garage worker

You’d have thought that health and safety standards were so high these days that few come into serious danger in jobs like this. Unfortunately, it’s not always the case. In 2017, the rate of fatal injury stood at 6.9 per 100,000 workers and there were 86 total deaths, with key causes of death including falling off lifts, being struck by equipment or machinery, or contact with hot car parts.