The 25 Most Dangerous Jobs

The 25 Most Dangerous Jobs

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17. Oil Drill Operators

Salary: $35,040 - $65,082
Reported fatalities per 1,000 employees: 0.43
Job Description: Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

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