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One seemingly ordinary job has gotten much more deadly over the past 10 years, federal data shows
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The reasons behind the increased danger in landscaping are not immediately clear, but the data suggests a notable shift in the job's risk level. Certain occupations are known to be hazardous, such as logging, hunting, and mining, due to their inherent risks.
Certain occupations are known to be hazardous, such as logging, hunting, and mining, due to their inherent risks. However, another job has become increasingly deadly over the past decade, according to federal data. Landscaping, which may seem like a relatively ordinary profession, has seen a significant increase in danger.
Further information is available from the source, which provides more details on this trend. The reasons behind the increased danger in landscaping are not immediately clear, but the data suggests a notable shift in the job's risk level.
More details on the federal data and the factors contributing to the increased danger in landscaping can be found through the source.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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