Roofers Have One of the Top 10 Deadliest Jobs in America

Jan. 29, 2015

The Washington Post cites data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and created list of the 20 most dangerous occupations.

Lumberjacks, fishermen and pilots run the greatest risks at work. Jobs that directly or indirectly relate to the housing industry that landed in the top 20 include roofers (at number five), construction laborers (at number 11), and painters, construction and maintenance (at number 16).