Immigrant Hispanic workers in the United States are facing a concerning trend of occupational deaths, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data reveals that these workers are at a disproportionately higher risk of dying on the job, and the death rate among this demographic is on the rise.
In 2021, foreign-born Hispanic or Latino workers accounted for 8% of the employed workforce in the US. However, shockingly, they represented 14% of the work-related deaths during the same period. This disparity is alarming and highlights the need for increased safety measures and protections for immigrant workers.
