List highlights top ten sectors by non-fatal injuries per 100 full-time workers
A new study by Kuru Footwear is drawing attention for its unexpected findings—and for a misleading title. While billed as the “Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in 2025 in the US,” the report actually examines which industries see the highest rates of non-fatal workplace injuries, not overall job danger or fatalities.
Digging into the data
Kuru Footwear analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, focusing specifically on non-fatal injuries. “We wanted to look at just non-fatal—so people getting injured on the job, which industries have the highest rates of people getting hurt,” explains Victoria Schmid, spokesperson for Kuru Footwear.
Transportation and warehousing top the list, with nearly five in eve