Monday, June 14, 2004

Latinos account for a disproportionate share of construction accident deaths

Recent construction accidents in Queens and Brooklyn have brought renewed attention to workplace fatalities. The New York Trial Lawyers have published an article entitled "The Scaffold Law: An Essential Protection for Immigrant Construction Workers." The article reports that Latinos account for a disproportionate share of construction accident deaths. In New York City, Latinos account for an amazing 62 percent of workplace deaths.