9. Lumberjacks
Logging timber in remote forests involves unpredictable weather, falling trees, and powerful machinery. Historically, high fatality rates among lumberjacks led to advanced gear and policies, transforming this once consistently deadly trade. Today, logging remains one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, with workers facing risks such as moving or falling trees, contact with dangerous machinery, and adverse environmental conditions (lni.wa.gov).
