Exploring Texans’ Most Hazardous Jobs! Are You at Risk?

Living in the center of oilfield country I tend to forget that other jobs also exist. Even when you don't work in the oil and gas industry, your job probably heavily relies on it to sustain work. In other words, almost everything revolves around it in the Permian Basin.

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I used to work in the oil and gas industry and would always hear the horror stories of workplace injuries like someone losing their fourth finger or getting metal in their eye and going blind. I can't imagine any occupation as dangerous in Texas but according to The Green Law Firm, there are a few.

TRACTOR/TRAILER DRIVERS

This probably doesn't come as a surprise. Here in Texas, big rig drivers have a 57% higher chance of getting into a fatal accident than any other profession.  Some factors contributing to this are Texas's dangerous highways and the rise of people moving to the Lone Star State.

OIL AND GAS WORKERS

The oilfield is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. It's estimated that 40 workers in the field die on average a year. Many of these injuries happen in remote locations where the drilling job is located, so getting help in a timely matter can be difficult.

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

We all know how dangerous construction work is, not just in Texas. Statistics have shown an increase in workplace injuries, and the construction industry accounts for a large part of that.

MAINTENANCE WORKERS

People in the maintenance industry have a higher risk of injury. unlike most others on this list, most of the injuries are ones they can return to work after,

AVIATION WORKERS

Texas' aviation industry has grown over the years. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in accidents and deaths. People within the aviation industry are among the most at-risk workers in the Lone Star State.