5 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

3. Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Total Fatal Injuries: 12
Fatal Injury Rate: 46 per 100,000 workers
Most Common Fatal Accidents: Transportation incidents, contact with objects and equipment
Median Base Salary: $ 50,280

The job of a derrickman is to operate derrick and drill equipment to extract gas, oil, and other materials that may be used as fuel. The primary cause of death for derrickmen was transportation incidents, followed by coming into contact with equipment.

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