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The new infographic illustrates that work-related accidents and mishaps are a leading cause of death in the United States every year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,547 Americans died on the job in 2010. That?s 23% less than 2000, when 5,915 people died at work, but still an alarming number of work-related deaths. The statistics also mean that in 2010, about 3.5 workers died for every 100,000 people who are employed in the United States. While the odds of dying on the job are not as great as being killed in a car accident or in other more common causes of death, work-related deaths still claim thousands of Americans every year. Top 10 Most Dangerous JobsAccording to the U.S. government statistics, the most dangerous jobs in 2010 were (listed in descending order, with the most dangerous on top): ? Fisherman ? Logger ? Airline Pilot ? Farmer/Rancher ? Mining Machine Operator ? Roofer ? Sanitation Worker ? Truck Driver/Deliveryman ? Industrial Machine Repairman ? Police Officer Sources:1: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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