Share this infographic on your site! Embed this infographic on your site! Jobs That Could Kill You Risky jobs are worth it for those paychecks, right? Actually, a lot of them pay less than you'd think. Check out some of the deadliest jobs with the least monetary reward for your risk, and get a glimpse of some of the best-paying ones, too! There were 4,547 fatal workplace injuries in the United States in 2010. 9% were caused by exposure to harmful substances or environments. 16% were caused by contact with objects and equipment. 18% were caused by assaults and violent acts. 39% were caused by transportation incidents. 4% were caused by fires and explosions. 14% were caused by falls. 92% of workers killed on the job were male. But women were more likely than men to be killed in a highway accident. Workers 65 and older are 3 times more likely than average to die at work. Deadliest Low ...