Logging Is the Deadliest Job, but Still an Oregon Way of Life

Published On Nov 22, 2024, 5:01 AM

The article discusses the dangers of logging in the United States, particularly noting that it has the highest fatal injury rate of any civilian occupation. It highlights the physical risks involved due to heavy machinery and adverse environmental conditions. Many loggers earn about $29 an hour, with wages in the timber industry being higher than the local average. The industry has faced declines since the 1990s due to foreign competition and regulatory pressures.