""The construction and extraction occupational group had 55 fatal workplace injuries... Falls, slips and trips resulted in 24 of the 55 construction and extraction fatalities.""
""Behind every number in this report is a worker who never made it home.""
""This data also makes clear that Latino workers are overrepresented among those killed on the job, especially in construction, pointing to deep inequities in who is exposed to the most dangerous jobs.""
In New York City, construction workers have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with 20 deaths reported in 2024. The construction and extraction sector accounted for 55 fatal workplace injuries statewide, with falls, slips, and trips causing 24 of these fatalities. The accommodation and food services industry followed with seven deaths. Advocacy groups highlight the disproportionate impact on workers of color, particularly Latino workers, who are overrepresented in these statistics, indicating systemic inequities in workplace safety.
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