Every day, millions of American workers clock in knowing their jobs come with risk. For most, that risk is manageable. But in certain states, the chances they'll never make it home are significantly higher.
Using 2024 data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, we come to know where workers faced the deadliest conditions on the job. The reasons vary by region, with oil wells in the northern plains, fishing boats in arctic waters, coal mines in Appalachia, and freight corridors across the rural South.
This gallery looks at 15 states where earning a paycheck comes with serious risks. Click to know which states are on the list.