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Top Ten Scary Jobs
By Mark Kane
Published October 30th 2015
As we enter the Halloween weekend we at Job Coconut decided to find out what are the scariest jobs out there that you could apply for. To our surprise we came across a lot more jobs that just put the fear of god into us.
After much talk and screaming we have put together our top 10 scariest jobs. You might be surprised by one or two.
10. Cemetery Worker
At first this job doesn’t sound that scary. However maintaining the grounds and ensure the cemetery is presentable for visitors is only part of the work. Another word for cemetery worker is gravedigger. This job is tough because not only to they need to create new plots for the recently deceased at times they need to open up occupied plots and if there is damage they need to deal with it. If your anyway superstitious then this job would freak right out.
9. Mortician
This was mentioned by a lot of the staff when first asked what they thought was a scary job. Imagine your entire day spent with the recently dead and having to carry out jobs like embalming a body. This is one tough job and certainly something we wouldn’t have the stomach for. send shivers down the spine just thinking about it.
8. Alaskan Crab Fisherman
Ok I’m sure by now you have all seen or at least heard of TV shows like Deadliest Catch and Wicked Tuna. They head out to roughest parts of the Atlantic Ocean in freezing temperatures and bring the fish/carb that you get in supermarket or in your favourite restaurant.
This is not a job for someone who likes working in a office or even on land for that matter. This is a profession that has one of the highest fatalities rates.
For example in 2007 128 Alaskan Crab Fisherman died on the job. This 26 times more dangerous than your average job. Remember that next time you get a paper cut. 80% of the fatalities are due to hypothermia or being thrown overboard and drowning.
Check out this video from Discovery Channel.
7. Loggers 
Logging workers cut down and move trees and lumber to be used as raw materials in multiple industries. This job in way sounds cool. You get to work outdoors in nature enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the world. However all that natural beauty comes at a cost.
You have to work in remote areas with difficult terrains in all types. Yes that’s right if it rains or snows your logging until sun comes down. Strong winds can affect how a tree falls so you need to on your toes when the time comes plus also be aware of from snakes, bears to poisonous plants. Also your hearing can be damaged so ear protection would be vital.
In 2010 the fatality rate was 92 per 100,000 making loggers the 2nd most dangerous job in America. You’re 30 times more likely to die as logger than any other profession.
If you’re wondering yes they are always hiring new people. I wonder why! I think I will stay behind my desk and leave to those guys.
5. Miners
This is one tough job and one job we all watched on TV a few years ago that showed how scary and dangerous it truly is. In 2010 33 Chilean miners were trapped in a mine for a frightening 69 days. Thankfully they survived but that doesn’t ignore the fact that this is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. In 2010 the fatality rate was 38.7 per 100,000 workers which makes the 5th most dangerous job in the United States.
The story of the 33 Chilean miners has been made into a movie and will be released in Europe early 2016 and according to early reviews it looks amazing you can check out the blog here.
4. Microchip Manufacturers
Now this might be a surprise but when you see what they deal with you will think again. Computer chips are created with numerous Hazardous chemicals including Arsenic.
Now the reason this is on the list is that while the effects are not immediate they can cause long term damage to your health such as cancer and respiratory illnesses. As long as you follow all safety procedures you should be fine but scary none the less.
