Different industries present different dangers to workers in their fields.
The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) of the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2008 a total of 5214 fatal work related injuries were spread out across different industries.
The following list provides the number of fatal injuries in 2008 by industry:

• Manufacturing: 411
• Construction: 975
• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: 672
• Transportation and warehousing: 796
• Retail trade: 301
• Mining: 176
• Leisure and Hospitality: 238

The spread across different industries shows that dangers exist in many different industries.
Even the types of dangers and corresponding injuries that can be sustained vary by industry, as the following list shows:

• Mining and underground work: Exposure to dangerous gases, fumes, and dust can cause lung diseases
• Carpet Manufacturing: Inhalation of dust and chemical poisoning can cause lung diseases
• Agriculture: Exposure to infectious diseases, injuries from falls and cuts
• Electric Industry: Dangers of being shocked by high voltage wiring; falling from high levels
• Welding and Smelting: Injuries from hot items and sparks

Depending on the severity of injuries, workers can suffer time lost from work, diminished capacity in the future, extensive medical bills and therapy costs, and emotional pain and suffering.
These issues can also adversely affect an injured worker's financial stability and cause serious distress for them and their families.
Filing for workers compensation benefits can provide some relief in such situations.
After the accident, it is important to notify your employer of the incident and the nature of your injuries as soon as possible.