A new data study has revealed the most dangerous job sectors in Arizona. Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Hansford Law studied fatal injury rates from the BLS for each sector in Arizona; to determine the ranking, the number of fatal injuries in each state was compared to the total hours worked.
1. Transportation and utilities
The transportation and utilities sector reported 11.7 fatal injuries for every 100,000 workers. These professions can involve transporting passengers and cargo, working with electrics, and gas and sewage removal. With a workforce population of 8.6 million in 2022, the average salary in the US is $63,923.
2. Construction
Construction occupations have a fatality rate of 7.6 per 100,000 workers. Examples of jobs that fall within this category are carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, who earn an average of $40 an hour across the US.
3. Manufacturing
For every 100,000 workers in the manufacturing sector, there were 3.4 fatal injuries. The manufacturing sector transforms a range of materials into new products, physically, mechanically, or chemically. Workers in the US can typically expect to earn around $27 an hour in this profession.
4. Professional and business services
Professional and business services have 2.8 fatal injuries for every 100,000 workers. There are a wide range of roles that fall within this sector, including management of companies and enterprises and accounting. Salaries on a national level can range from around $47,000 to $65,000.
5. Wholesale and retail trade
Wholesale and retail trade occupations have a fatality rate of 1.5 per 100,000 workers; this sector employs over 20 million people in the US and offers roles that are customer facing or that work behind the scenes. It is the last step in the distribution of products to the public. Across the US, hourly wages are around $36 an hour in this sector.
| Rank | Occupational sector | Fatality Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation and utilities | 11.7 |
| 2 | Construction | 7.6 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 3.4 |
| 4 | Professional and business services | 2.8 |
| 5 | Wholesale and retail trade | 1.5 |
“Safety in the workplace is vital, and employees should feel confident that they can carry out their jobs without harm,” said Wes McDaniel of Hansford McDaniel Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. “It is saddening to see the amount of people who have lost their lives due to their occupation, and it is important to remember that these are individuals, not just numbers. This data aims to show which roles need to be approached with care and to encourage employers of these occupations to reevaluate safety standards.”
