6. Logger
Logging in the 1800s was an enormously hazardous occupation, fraught with daily dangers. Loggers worked in dense forests, where falling trees posed a constant threat. A single miscalculation during felling could lead to fatal accidents. Injuries from saws and other equipment were also common as workers handled sharp tools with minimal safety measures. The demanding physical labor and unpredictable nature of the forest environment added to the risks. Despite these dangers, logging was a crucial industry, supplying timber for construction and fuel. For more on logging history, visit this Forest History Society page.
