9: Stuntman

This job is still regarded as one of the most dangerous in the country due to long hours and the obvious dangers of their stunts. Fatality rate: 2.5 per 1,000 stunt workers.

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10: Patrol Officers

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8:Truck Drivers

Incredibly long hours and quick turnarounds are an already dangerous situation. Highway crashes are the leading cause of fatalities; 21.8 per 100,000 workers; 683 total.

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7: Material Collectors

Trash collectors getting hit due to transportation incidents gives the job a high fatality rate. It also was the fourth most dangerous occupation for nonfatal injuries. Fatality rate: 29.8 per 100,000 workers; 26 total.

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6: Roofers

Falls lead in fatal injuries, while other nonfatal injuries such as fractures make roofing among the most injury-prone jobs. Fatality rate: 31.8 per 100,000 workers; 56 total.

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5: Mining

Heavy machinery, close quarters and explosive materials all play into mining's high fatality rate; 19.9 per 100,000 workers; 172 total.

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4: Farmers/Ranchers

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3: Pilots/Flight Engineers

Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers had one of the most dangerous jobs in 2011 with 72 fatal work injuries and 57 Fatal Work Injuries per 100,000.

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2: Logging

Dangers abound when you spend most of your days outside with heavy machinery, frequently bad weather and occasional high altitudes. Fatality rate: 91.9 per 100,000 workers; 59 total

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1: Fishing

Malfunctioning gear, inclement weather and transportation incidents all factor into the fact that this profession has the country's highest fatality rate; 116 per 100,000 workers; 29 total

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