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Injury and employment patterns among Hispanic construction workers.

J T Anderson1, K L Hunting, L S Welch

  • 1Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20037, USA.

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|February 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Hispanic construction workers face higher injury risks, particularly in less-skilled trades. Interventions must address both safety hazards and limited opportunities for minority workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Sociology of Work

Background:

  • Hispanic construction workers exhibit an elevated risk of non-fatal injuries.
  • Disparities in injury severity and long-term consequences are observed.
  • Prevalence of injuries in less-skilled construction trades is notable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze non-fatal injuries among Hispanic construction workers.
  • To evaluate factors contributing to their increased injury risk.
  • To identify disparities in injury outcomes and contributing elements.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of medical and interview data from emergency department treatments.
  • Comparison of injury data between Hispanic and non-Hispanic construction workers.

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  • Statistical control for trade and other demographic variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Hispanic workers were predominantly in less-skilled trades.
    • They experienced a higher proportion of serious injuries.
    • Differences in outcomes largely diminished after controlling for trade, except for union status.

    Conclusions:

    • Minority status influences trade selection, which in turn predicts injury risk.
    • Long-term physical, financial, and emotional consequences disproportionately affect injured Hispanics.
    • Interventions should target injury hazards and improve employment/union access for minority construction workers.