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50 Of The Most Frightening Photos People Have Ever Taken While On The Job (New Pics)
Unfortunately, it’s extremely common to be stressed out at work. Whether you’re always on a tight deadline, your boss is breathing down your neck every day or your colleagues love to sabotage you, your workday probably isn’t going to be pleasant if you're just trying to avoid getting fired. But one thing you should never have to worry about while on the clock is whether or not you’ll make it out alive.
Below, you’ll find a list that Bored Panda has compiled of the most terrifying photos people have taken while working. From operations on dangerous animals to warnings that one wrong move could cost workers their lives, these photos might totally creep you out, pandas. So good luck making it through this list, and be sure to upvote the photos that make you appreciate your mundane office job more than ever before!
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#1
This Has To Be A First. A Firefighter Gives Mouth-To-Mouth To A Snake Suffering From Smoke Inhalation And Saves Its Life
UnclePanda 1 month ago
According to Reddit, the snake is somebody's pet. My brain was spiraling over the concept of trying to do this to a live snake in the wild.
sturmwesen 1 month ago
imagine what the snake is thinking " he is eating me! no wait! is he kissing me?"
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#2
This Sign Outside A Construction Area
Michael Reid 1 month ago
It says that on most sites, in one form or another. Some have a big mirror in the compound saying "Meet the person most responsible for your safety today." Only thing is its usually a plastic mirror and it never stays perfectly flat so you look weird and distorted in them.
Gavin Johnson 1 month ago
Used to drive HGVs years ago, one yard I worked from had a sign that said ‘Someone who loves you is looking forward to you getting home tonight, drive safely and make make their day’, I was always conflicted by it, I was single and lived alone, it ended up with an existential crisis in my head, perhaps I’m supposed to be the one who loves me and I’M supposed to make my own day?
UnclePanda 1 month ago (edited)
One of the smartest standing items I ever heard in an end of the day wrap up - "Did anyone count on luck today?"
#3
Coast Guard Coming Out Of Manasqan Inlet Early This Week
Earonn - 1 month ago
That's the kind of people the binjuice Farage and his right wing ar.sekissers say we shouldn't support because they also rescue non-white people.
HistoryNerd 1 month ago
The coast guard does not get proper shrift for everything they do. Just watch deadliest catch
Regardless of what you do for a living, it’s probably going to become boring at some point. If you sit at a computer all day, your career might have been mundane from the very first week. But even if you spend all day on your feet running around a hospital, the days might begin to blur together after enough years on the job. However, if you find yourself in life-threatening situations frequently while you’re working, you might not ever be able to relax.
Most of us don’t agree to put our lives on the line when we sign our employment contracts, but some brave individuals do. And according to Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHM), there are certain professions that are much more dangerous than others. First up on their list is being a logging worker. Apparently, this is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States, as the machinery and trees cause over 50 fatalities per year.
#4
Hippo Dentist At Work
Hippopotamuses 1 month ago
Despite my internet name, this is not something which I would ever consider doing. Not even for a moment
#5
When Water Buffalo Are Part Of The Brazilian Police Force
UnclePanda 1 month ago (edited)
The sight and sound of them running to the rescue is thunderous, the effect entirely spoiled by the guys yodelling in lieu of a siren.
Multa Nocte 1 month ago
I agree. Controlling an animal by pulling on its nostrils and creating pain is not very pleasant.
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Michael Largey 1 month ago
Crime has been low this year because the police seem to have the local crooks buffaloed.
#6
A Bear Wakes From Hibernation During A Routine Collar Check
Bill Swallow 1 month ago
"Uhhh... (thinks fast) I'm here to talk to you about your car's extended warranty?"
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
He needs a bungee cord attached to his ankles to zip him outta there!
Load More Replies...Another career choice that you should only choose if you’re not afraid of losing your life is being a pilot or flight engineer. ISHM reports that about 70 of these professionals tragically pass away each year due to the dangerous aircrafts that they’re operating and monitoring. However, the majority of fatalities occur in crashes of privately owned planes and helicopters, so you don’t need to worry about flying commercial.
It’s no surprise that working in oil, gas and mining is also incredibly dangerous. Choosing to work in this field is like taking your life in your hands, as transportation incidents and contact with objects and equipment tragically claim about 20 lives each year.
#7
414-Pound Gorilla On The Exam Table
Data1001 1 month ago
Thumbs up for you and for anyone who recognizes the reference. 😉
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#8
Lighthouse By The Coast Of Iceland
Laugh or not 1 month ago
Wifi and a good library and I am good. Grocery runs may be a bit difficult, though.
The Majestic Opossum 1 month ago
Yes, this one is now. IIRC the pictures of how it was constructed though are terrifying
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#9
The View From An Oil Rig In The Gulf Of Mexico During Tropical Storm Barry
Dave In MD 1 month ago
Nope, Gulf of Mexico. The will of the cheeto has no force here.
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Roofers also live on the edge, sometimes literally, as falls, slips and trips are huge hazards in this career field. Nearly 100 roofers lose their lives in the United States each year. So if you ever feel the desire to crawl up onto your roof, try to suppress that impulse. Even the professionals have accidents every now and then, so it’s really not worth risking your life to go up there.
#10
Just A Few Pictures Of Me On The Wind Turbine Job In Jeffers, MN
Vidas Zlioba 1 month ago
Same way you do it on a sailboat . . . by making your hand into a "cylinder" instead of a "cup."
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The Smoke Column From A Wildland Fire I Worked
#12
Divers Beneath An Oil Rig
Heffalump 1 month ago
And yet it's considerably less than I'd have to be paid to do it.
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Rebecca Jack 1 month ago
Commercial diving is extremely dangerous. Give them the respect they deserve.
One job that’s surprisingly dangerous is being a garbage collector. This profession may seem pretty straightforward, but apparently, transportation incidents are quite common in the field. Unfortunately, some garbage collectors don’t make it home after the end of a shift after being struck by a garbage truck or another vehicle while on the job. And in a similar vein, delivery drivers aren’t always safe either. We all know that it’s dangerous to get behind the wheel, period. So if you’re spending all day, every day driving, you might end up in a tragic accident eventually.
#13
Now That Is A Serious Wave
#14
POV, You Found The Pond At My Work (Underground Mine). The Ceiling Is 60 Feet From The Water, And The Water Is 50 Feet Deep. It’s Crystal Clear
Cuppa tea? 1 month ago
Clear could be more dangerous than murky. You see it's clear, but if it's extremely clear, you loose sense of perception and what looks like 2 meters of water could be 20.
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#15
Another Day At Work, Pretending I`m An Astronaut
As annoying as it may be to constantly be reminded of workplace safety regulations, these are crucial to making sure that everyone returns home to their pets or families at the end of the day. When it comes to why workplace safety is so important, SafetyIQ notes that it actually makes employees more productive. When everyone perfectly understands protocol and doesn’t have to worry about being in danger, they can execute their jobs seamlessly and efficiently.
#16
Two Fishermen In Australia Have Caught A Bizarre "Doomsday Fish" That Looks Like A Demonic Horse
Chris Ironside 1 month ago
The Oarfish is known as the "Doomsday Fish', but this doesn't look to be one. Seems to be an enormous Ribbonfish, so i think ths photo is miscaptioned.
Load More Replies... Barbara Wilcock 1 month ago
Stop taking pics thinking you look cool. You are suffocating a wild creature
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
As in 'Beanie &Cecil'! Anyone remember this TV show?
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#17
I Work In A Stephen King Novel
#18
Amazon Won't Let Us Listen To Music Or Sit Down But We Get These "Motivational" Messages All Day Long
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
I wouldn't be surprised if Bezos expects his employees to take a dump standing up!
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WalterWhiteSavannah 1 month ago
I dont wanna make light of mass shooting or workplace violence but if I was someone who was capable of such a thing this would absolutely tip me over the edge.
At the same time, prioritizing workplace safety will in turn reduce the risk of accidents and fatalities. In 2023, the total cost of workplace injuries was a whopping $176.5 billion, and no company wants to be hit with a massive lawsuit after an employee lost a limb or broke their back. Mitigating risks and making sure that employees are safe will save everyone time, money and heartache.
#19
A Door I Work Beside At Night
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
I've seen signs similar to this sign in several fast food restaurants. It's real unfortunately. Welcome to America!
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Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
No. Not even He is allowed to open the door after dark! You don't want to see what his dad might do when he gets irritated with that sign being disobeyed!
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I Jump Every Time I Walk By This At Work
UnclePanda 1 month ago (edited)
I wonder if a study of all the fitbits in the area could document the location where excitement occurs.
#21
Removing A Giant Hornets Nest
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 month ago
Anne! Anne! They missed the apostrophe out of " hornets' "!!!! Quick! Come and tell us all about the falling standards of English seen on social media sites.
Kalikima 1 month ago
The picture makes it pretty clear the hornets are huge.
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When it comes to creating a safe work environment, SafetyIQ notes that it’s crucial to understand and detect any potential issues. You might not be able to prevent 100% of accidents, but you can certainly ensure that workers are well informed of the risks and how to stay safe. Everyone should be properly trained, and employees should be frequently reminded of protocol. Meanwhile, employers should foster a work environment that encourages everyone to stay safe and look out for one another.
#22
Truckload Of Tied Up Figure 01 Humanoid Robots Being Moved To A Work Site
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
These look like the discarded, no longer up to date but still viable, shipping container robots from i-robot (the will smith movie incase i have name incorrect? Its late)... anyhow, good sign of what step in the AI dystopian phase we are entering.
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
Yes i know these sre not 'discarded and actually new.. just saying they look like those robots from movie when they must have been new
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#23
Got Stuck In This Hole In An Elevator Shaft At Work Today, Thanks To My Tools And Climbing Gear
Bill Swallow 1 month ago
"Oh, Good! You've decided to clean the elevator!" -- Ship's computer, 'Dark Star'
#24
Something About The Idea That There’s A Paralyzed Person Behind The Robot’s Lifeless Eyes Is Oddly Terrifying
Blackmoon The Dragon 1 month ago
But think about the people making money!!! Like this is amazing news!
Sam Trudeau 1 month ago
Makes me think of the RC attack drones of Xandar from Guardians of the Galaxy
Laura Gillette 1 month ago
I thought in Japan, the state would support such people, and they wouldn't have to work?
How are you feeling about these terrifying photos, pandas? Have you gained a newfound appreciation for the safety of your cubicle? Keep upvoting the photos that give you the heebie-jeebies, and let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever encountered any danger in your own workplace. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring unsettling photos from people’s jobs, look no further than right here!
#26
My Job Involves Exploring A Lot Of Liminal Spaces. These Are Pics From My Latest Site Visit
I design fire alarm systems. I have to scope out a lot of older buildings that we have little information about. I first got my foot in the door by being proficient with Autocad.
#27
Working 2000ft Above The Ground
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
It only hurts when you land...and of course when you bounce!
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Took This At Work Yesterday. It’s The Coupling Chamber At A Dam
#29
My View Of My Beloved Coworker Coming To Assist Me At My Night Job
Littlemiss 1 month ago
Ugh I just made the sound 😩 I don't like Starwars but my son does🤣
Load More Replies... UnclePanda 1 month ago (edited)
The perfect moment for Guttural Laugh #11, Revenge from the Grave, Locking on Target. "Hehehehe..."
#30
That One Night I Worked As A Security Guard At This Weird Pizza Place
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
Notice: it says ' that One Night'. Singular, and with those chuckie cheese wanna be animatronics.. i really feel for them
Bubs (he/they) 1 month ago
oh, interesting. these seem to be retrofitted Chuck E Cheese animatronics. I wonder where this is?
#31
My Brother Sent Me This Picture Of Him At Work. He Is Phd Student In Marine Biology, Works As An Assistant Professor Part Time, His Plan Is To Become A Professor Eventually
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago
Wonderful. Would love to dive, but rubbishy lungs prevent it.
UnclePanda 1 month ago (edited)
The smartest scientists carefully plan their research topics to require adventure in exotic, far-flung places.
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
I was interested in this field until I found out how much marching and exercise those guys do.
Load More Replies... Rich Black 1 month ago
kelp forest. please remove all the invasive starfish which are clear cutting the kelp
#32
Found This When I Walked Into The Stock Room At My Work
Bill Swallow 1 month ago
Jabba's worthless nephew left the family business and ran away to join the circus.
#33
How I Get From The Taxi To My Jobsite
#34
Cod Fishing
#35
I Took This A Few Years Ago At One Of My Job Sites
Bill Swallow 1 month ago
Someone went a *liiiittle* overboard with the Girder and Panel Building Set.
#36
I'm Not Sure If This Qualifies For Megalophobia, Ascending One Massive Tree To Work In Another. We Don't Get Many Large Trees In The UK, But There Are A Couple Of Giants Here And There
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 month ago
He says we don't get many large trees in the UK, but there are more redwoods in the UK than in the US now.
Peter Bear 1 month ago
Even if that's true by number, which I don't think it is, the ones in the US are most definitely older and bigger.
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#37
Out Of This World
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago
Dangerous perhaps, but comes with impressive bragging rights.
#38
This Photographer Is Playing A Fight Or Flight Game With Polar Bear
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
Yes I'm sure that freezing to death is more pleasant than being eaten alive!
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I Work At A Movie Theater. I Think One Of The Jurassic World Actors Came To Say Hi
#40
Noble Globetrotter 2 Reported To Have Suffered Damage And Taken On Water During Hurrcaine Ida. Having Worked On Boats This Scares Me More Than Any Storm Did
#41
The Job Supervisor Was Holding The Ladder
UnclePanda 1 month ago
It could be done well but you would make an OSHA inspector's year if one caught you.
Bill Swallow 1 month ago (edited)
Took me a second to see the light pole. Looked like set maintenance on The Truman Show. Needs Ceiling Cat peeking through from above.
LollyLaLu 1 month ago
It's a portal to the beyond. Quick, someone push Trump through & close it up 🗽
Bill Swallow 1 month ago
Trump would *never* fit through that hole. Let me get my chainsaw!
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Lavender Myst 1 month ago
Thats more then many do before suggesting ya shimmy on up or have no job st all.. *sigh*
#42
Guy Turns Off Malfunctioning Flamethrower
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
I"d say it was functioning very well.. just not the way 'he' wanted it to.
#43
This Rabbit Having Dental Work Creeped Me Out
fuxfux 1 month ago
There's a wound/ an abscess at the back, the whithish thingy above the molar.
Load More Replies... Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago (edited)
Cool to see. I usually only see the front bitey teeth on my rabbits. Usually from just the grumpy one as he tries to bite me when I do his health check.
#44
View From My Office On The Oil Rig
#45
Leads To The Basement At My Work. It Goes On And On Down There
Data1001 1 month ago
Oh it's not that bad. Just spruce it up with a little paint, some flowers, carpeted stairs, lights, sage, protection spells, garlic, cross, holy water...
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
It can keep goin on and on.. just without me. Imma go off and off the other way.
#46
I've Seen Plenty Of Weird Things Come In To The Goodwill I Work At. This Takes The Cake As The Creepiest
Lavender Myst 1 month ago
Would not accept this for sale... put it back. Bury it, like the poor dog deserves.
Rachel Reynolds 1 month ago
Salt and burn it. Pour holy water on the ashes. Call the Winchester brothers.
#47
I Work As A Student Dive Technician For My University, Here Are Some Pictures I Took While At Work. Here Is Our Current Manifold, This Structure Is Nearly 20ft Tall
If I could get a sound recording underwater while the wave maker is running I could make it even worse. Best I can describe it is like this: loud mechanical bangs and moans completely surrounding you. Plus due to the way sound propagates underwater you can't really tell where it's coming from, makes it really fun.
#48
Metal Can Sneak Into Your Eye From Grinding, Even With Safety Glasses. Wear Goggles If Possible. Black Dot On The Right Of My Eye Is Getting Tweezered Out In 2 Hours
Blackmoon The Dragon 1 month ago
Seeing it made my right eye start twitching and feeling itchy
Scott Rackley 1 month ago
Had to have a chip removed from my eye one time. By the time I got to the doc it had a rust ring around it.
RamiRudolph 1 month ago
I heard a similar story just recently. Can't imagine how terrifying that must be.
Load More Replies... Robin Roper 1 month ago
Many years ago a small metal shard blew into my eye on a very windy day. It provided some of the most excruciating pain I have ever felt and I had back labor; it truly felt like my head was going to blow up.
UnclePanda 1 month ago
The spark is the iron burning as fuel and can stick if it lands on you while still red hot.
#49
Updating Power Line
#50
Was Doing Electrical Work At A Hairstylist Convention And Walked Into The Wrong Door. There Was Fuzzy Classical Music On The Radio
#51
Wind Turbine Foundation Pour With Tb130 Telebelts
Rich Black 1 month ago
in 2,000 years archeologists will marvel over these, and excavate them with toothbrushes and spoons.
#52
Next Time You Moan About The Price Of Your Fish Remember This
#53
Alone At Work, Passed By This Room And Nearly Got A Heart Attack. It's An Old Military Barrack That's Now Being Partly Used As A Daycare
Never Snarky 1 month ago
For disturbed children. They weren’t disturbed when they started.
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#55
Found A Hole Behind Some Shelves At Work That Leads To Underground Tunnels
Ellinor she/they/elle 1 month ago
Yay, but in broad day and with a team of 20 trained firefighters !
Load More Replies... oktopus 2 weeks ago
It actually leads to a slide where you end up inside a famous actor's brain.
#56
The Entrance To The Break Room At My Job
#57
Jumbled Wax Figures With Bags Over Their Heads At My Place Of Work
#58
Longways Down
Just off the Goat 2 weeks ago
I've never been afraid of heights but gravity scares the poopla out of me.
#59
The Aquarium I Used To Work For Host Catering Events, This Is One Of The Halls They Use
Rich Black 1 month ago
a creative and great use of official tourist space, after regular hours. upvoted.
#60
Had To Use The Employees' Bathroom At My New Job. Didn't Notice This Until The 3rd Day In
#61
I Work In A Courthouse At Night. I've Been In Every Room Except This One. I Have No Idea What's In Here
It's down a back stairway and is at the basement level. it doesn't seem to attach to the main basement, because its in the other direction. in fact, this door is on the outer wall of the building, which means whatever offshoot behind here was specifically built for its own purpose. its an extension of the building but underground.
a few floors up, there's an old sign painted on a door that says "to subway". there has never been a subway here, I think the closest subway to me is more than 3 hours away.
#62
My Cousin Runs Logistics For A Petroleum Company In Fort Mcmurray, Alberta. She Travels Roads Like This Between Job Sites Multiple Times Per Week
#64
Medical Mannequin I Worked With Today
#65
Just Another Day In The Hole. 2100 Ft To Be Exact
#66
We Lost Power At Work Yesterday. Not One Dog Was Barking
#67
I Work At My Old School As A Janitor And Work Normally When There's No One Else In The School With Me
Blackmoon The Dragon 1 month ago
If you see a shadowy figure with red eyes looking at you.... RUN
#68
14 Years Working Offshore. I Worked As A Deluge Testing Engineer For A Fire Suppression Company (Still Do, But Onshore For The Last 3 Years)
#69
This Door In The Basement Where I Work
#72
Crack In The Foundation/Wall Of The Basement Of The Building I Work At
#73
Saw This Door At Work And Wanted To Open It So Badly. Not Just Locked, But Barred Shut
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 month ago
They need a window in this door, or at least a photo attached to it showing what is on the other side. Open pit is just an invitation.
#74
Just Started A New Job. Coworkers Say It’ll Get So Cold Inside, Even My Paycheck Will Say Minus
#75
Night Shift At An Art Museum
#78
Protecting High Tension Wires With Harness
#79
What I Find At 3am When I Come To Work
#81
I Work At A Really Old Cinema Complex And I Found This Abandoned Area In The Projection Room
#82
This Area At Work Makes Me Feel Like I'm Being Watched
#83
This USPS Mail Sorting Facility Where You Read And Enter Addresses All Day And Are Not Allowed To Speak
#85
Doai Station In Japan
#87
How Safe Is This?
Blackmoon The Dragon 1 month ago
Probably to hide identity, like the way they blur faces. He probably just went the full body route
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I'm A Plumber. I Had To Open Up A Customer's Wall To Do Some Work And Found This
WalterWhiteSavannah 1 month ago
Not quite the same but when I was still a carpenter we opened up one of the teenage daughters walls and found her liquor, weed, and vibrator stash. Boss asked me to go tell her without letting the mom she was sitting beside no. Didn't refuse much on the job site but that one I told him he had to handle. 🤣
#89
Oil Well Drilling Looks Absurdly Dangerous
WalterWhiteSavannah 1 month ago
Most definitely. But the most dangerous thing isn't even visible. Heard so many horror stories and tragedies resulting from undetermined or idiotic workers dying due to h2s.
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#91
The Basement At Work
#92
The Path I Walk To Go To Work
#94
Working One Of My Job Sites To Remove 1000-Feet Of PACM
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Thaddeus Escobar-kirsch 1 month ago
as it's Halloween rn, this was pretty nice. I hope the guy working at 20k feet gets a raise.
Thaddeus Escobar-kirsch 1 month ago
as it's Halloween rn, this was pretty nice. I hope the guy working at 20k feet gets a raise.
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