Hispanic Construction Workers at Increased Risk of InjuriesHispanic Construction Workers at Increased Risk of Injuries

According to a December study from CPWR, the Center for Construction Research and Training, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that there were 29.0 million Hispanic workers in the labor force in 2020, and by 2030 this number is expected to reach 35.9 million. From 2011 to 2021, the proportion of construction workers who were Hispanic increased from a quarter to almost a third of the workforce. Hispanic-owned businesses also accounted for about a third of minority-owned employer firms in all industries in 2020.

This issue of CPWR's Data Bulletin examines trends for Hispanic construction workers, including employment, business ownership and fatal and nonfatal injuries. For the full details of the study, click here.