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Construction Deaths Drop, But Safety Concerns Persist in NYC

4/2/2026

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In New York City, construction was the deadliest occupation with 20 fatalities in 2024, down from 30 in 2023.
March 2026 report from the US Bureau of Statistics and Labor found slips and falls as the leading cause.
Advocacy groups including the Workers’ Justice Project urge safer measures to aid Latino workers disproportionately affected.
Recent 2026 incidents, including a trench collapse in Brooklyn, underscore ongoing safety concerns in the industry.

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Story summary

In New York City, construction was the deadliest occupation with 20 fatalities in 2024, down from 30 in 2023.
March 2026 report from the US Bureau of Statistics and Labor found slips and falls as the leading cause.
Advocacy groups including the Workers’ Justice Project urge safer measures to aid Latino workers disproportionately affected.
Recent 2026 incidents, including a trench collapse in Brooklyn, underscore ongoing safety concerns in the industry.