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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

If you’re an adult, there’s a strong possibility you have to work, whether you like it or not. Some people love their jobs, some hate them. Either way, I think it’s safe to say that most people would like to end their day or night shifts alive and unharmed. And most times, that is the case. But data shows “a worker died every 96 minutes from a work-related injury in 2022” and that’s just in the United States.

People have been sharing their scary work situations on the internet. Keep scrolling for a list of the most terrifying times people saw their life flash before their eyes while trying to put food on the table. And don’t miss the exclusive interview Bored Panda had with a high level security expert, who puts his life on the line every day.

#1

Extreme Waves In The North Sea

Rough seas towering over a ship deck with cargo crates, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    My Friend Took This Photo From The Fishing Boat She Works On In Antarctica

    Workers on a boat encounter a giant squid underwater in a truly terrifying photo taken at work.

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    #3

    This Fisherman With A Deep Sea Wolf Eel

    Worker in orange rain gear holding a large, terrifying fish with an open mouth during a work shift on a boat.

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    #4

    These Are Pictures From My Job On A 2000-Feet-Tall Radio Tower, Working For Maintenance, The Views Are Incredible

    View from a tall tower above dense clouds showing a terrifying height perspective captured by people at work.

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    #5

    Sydney Ferry Worker

    Massive wave crashing over ship deck while a worker stands nearby in a terrifying work environment at sea.

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    #6

    Another Day At Work, Pretending I'm An Astronaut

    Underwater worker in diving suit inspecting large industrial structure in deep dark water, a truly terrifying photos moment at work

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    #7

    Plumbing Is Not An Easy Job, Especially With Incredibly Bizarre Objects You Might Find As The Cause Of A Clogged Sink

    Close-up of a grimy drain with moldy growth that looks like a mouth, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

    If you’re lucky, you’ll forget the nauseating images in a few days, but it’s bound to stay with you for some time when you come across things like this.

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    #8

    I Work Graveyard At The Mall Alone. This Was In The Middle Of The Floor At 4 AM This Morning

    Red balloon floating alone in a dimly lit empty shopping mall hallway, creating a truly terrifying atmosphere at work.

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    #9

    Appears That I Had A Visitor While Working Alone In A Large Abandoned Basement

    Dirty tiled floor covered with multiple dusty footprints, creating a strange and creepy atmosphere at work.

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    #10

    My Friend Works On A Fishing Boat And Sent Me This Abomination

    Terrifying fish with sharp teeth held by a worker wearing an orange glove, capturing a scary moment at work.

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    #11

    Found This On A Door Leading To A Tunnel Beneath The University That I Work At. I Didn’t Go Any Further

    Red danger sign warning workers about getting trapped in tunnel with no escape, a truly terrifying photo at work.

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    #12

    Got Stuck In This Hole In An Elevator Shaft At Work Today, Thanks To My Tools And Climbing Gear

    Looking down a deep, narrow industrial shaft with metal rungs and a worker's dusty boots nearby, a truly terrifying work photo.

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    #13

    A Terrifying Space Photograph. Astronaut Bruce McCandless II Floats Untethered Away From The Safety Of The Space Shuttle, With Nothing But His Manned Maneuvering Unit Keeping Him Alive

    Astronauts performing a spacewalk above Earth, showing truly terrifying photos taken by people at work in space.

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    #14

    This Hallway At My Job

    Dimly lit hallway with red emergency lighting, creating a truly terrifying atmosphere captured by a person at work.

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    #15

    My Father Was Almost Pulled Into A Lathe While Working. Only Stopped By His Clothing Being Tangled

    Blue work shirt caught in metal machinery with scattered metal shavings in a terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #16

    Sign On A Machine At Work

    Warning sign on yellow grid showing danger of rotating shaft, a truly terrifying workplace hazard photo taken at work.

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    #17

    This Scary Job

    Electrician working on a complex web of power lines and transformers, highlighting terrifying photos taken by people at work.

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    #18

    If You Opened Up An Attic During An Inspection And Found This Staring At You Would You Keep Going? Needless To Say My Heart Is Strong, I Need New Pants, But Another Attic Inspection Done

    Terrifying photo of a realistic doll head peeking from an attic hatch in a dark workspace environment.

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    #19

    My Cousin's Sister-In-Law Works On A Tugboat That Tows Oil Platforms Across The Ocean. In All Weather Conditions

    Rough sea conditions near an offshore oil rig, showing terrifying photos taken by people at work on a supply vessel.

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    #20

    The Cullet (Waste) Dumpster At Work. It Always Looks Beautiful, But I Have A Fear Of Jumping Or Falling Into It

    A large container filled with broken glass sheets, showcasing a truly terrifying hazard at work.

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    #21

    This Is A Door I Found At Work, In The Basement Of An Old Factory

    Old rusty door chained shut in a dimly lit tiled room, a truly terrifying photo taken by someone at work.

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    #22

    I’m A Structural Engineer. I Just Climb Up And Measure The Mounts To Make Sure They Are Safe To Add More Equipment To Them

    View looking down at legs on a narrow metal beam high above ground, showing a truly terrifying work situation.

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    #23

    This Is On The Backdoor Of The Taco Bell I Work At

    Yellow danger sign at work warning to never open the door after dark, emphasizing truly terrifying workplace photos.

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    #24

    My Friend Is A Bus Driver In Portland, And Sent Me This

    Service message on a bus screen warning about a passenger with bug infestation, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #25

    Arthur Witman Documented The Construction Of The St. Louis Arch From 1963 To 1967

    Construction workers performing high-risk tasks at great heights in terrifying photos taken by people at work.

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    #26

    I'm The Only Person Who Works The Night Shift At My Job. I Walked Into The Restroom And Saw This

    Creepy doll peeking over a restroom stall in a workplace setting, one of the terrifying photos taken by people at work.

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    #27

    My Friend Was Here, Working With The Crane Contractor At Boise Airport, And An Accident Happened. Three Guys Were Crushed, And Nine Were Hurt Badly

    Collapsed steel structure at a construction site with workers inspecting the terrifying scene at work.

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    #28

    We Initially Thought There Was Only 1 Snake, I Get 2 Minutes Away After Leaving, We Received Another Call That There’s Another Carpet Python In A Different Section Of The Chicken Coop

    Snake hiding in wooden beams and a box with spiders nearby, a terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #29

    Part Of My Job Involves Photographing Tanker Ships From Helicopters

    Person wearing safety harness capturing terrifying photos at work high above a busy shipping channel with large cargo vessels below.

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    #30

    The Toilets At My Work

    Dimly lit narrow hallway leading to an old toilet and a dirty, stained sink with clutter in a grimy workplace bathroom.

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    #31

    These Rusted Doors In The Tunnels At The University Where I Work. What Horrors Do They Keep Sealed Away?

    Worn metal door with faded warning sign in an old industrial basement, showing a truly terrifying work environment.

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    #32

    I Turned Up For My First Shift Doing Security At A Large Hotel Last Night. The Place Was Empty And Someone's Put These Everywhere

    Terrifying photo taped on office door showing a creepy, grinning face, creating a spooky work environment.

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    #33

    My Place Of Work, Which Is Mostly Above Ground, Has Service Tunnels That Cover The Whole Complex. I Swear I Can Hear Something Moving In There. Probably Just Birds Or Rodents

    Dark narrow industrial tunnel with rust stains and orange hoses, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #34

    The Laundry Room In The Hospital I Work At. I Hate Going To The Basement After The Workers Leave For The Day

    Dimly lit industrial laundry room with large carts and hanging bags filled with linens, showcasing a terrifying work scene.

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    #35

    The Walk-In Oven At The Bakery I Work At

    Industrial oven with open rusty interior in a workplace, showcasing a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #36

    Sign At My Work On A Laboratory Handpiece Motor

    Close-up of a machine dial with a warning label about safety risks, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #37

    Working In An Underground Shaft

    Worker wearing a hard hat in a confined elevator shaft, handling machinery in a truly terrifying work environment.

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    #38

    This Is How We Clean The Metal Structure On The Outside Of Glass Balustrade. One Of Our Jobs

    Window cleaner wearing safety harness working on tall building, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #39

    This Old Apartment Building I’m Working In

    Long dimly lit hallway in a building with paint peeling off walls and floor, creating a truly terrifying atmosphere at work.

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    #40

    Oh What's That Little Blotch On Fountain Place? No Big Deal, Just Some Window Washers Performing The Scariest Job In The World

    Workers suspended on a platform cleaning windows high on a skyscraper in a city with multiple tall buildings at work.

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    #41

    Working As A Snake Catcher

    Man at work holding a large snake with a grabbing tool in a backyard, a truly terrifying photo taken at work.

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    #42

    There's A Real Metal Casket In The Basement Of The Fire Station I Work At

    White coffin in a storage room with industrial pipes and work equipment, a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work.

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    #43

    This Job

    Worker suspended on ropes cleaning high-rise building windows with safety gear in a truly terrifying work photo from great height perspective.

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    #44

    One Of My Jobs Each Morning Is To Replace 12 Flypaper 18x12-Inch Sheets

    Sticky fly trap covered in dead insects, showing a truly terrifying photo taken by people at work in an industrial setting.

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    #45

    I Pump Concrete For Work, And This Is My Hand After Work. Cement Dust Dries Your Skin Really Badly, So My Hands Are Always Cracked And Dry

    Extremely dry and c*****d worker's hand showing wear and tear from tough labor in a truly terrifying work photo.

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    #46

    A Hallway In The Chemical Plant I Work At

    Dimly lit narrow hallway in a workplace with pipes overhead, creating a truly terrifying atmosphere at work.

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