BUDA, TX — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Texas is on a roll. Not a good roll.
The Lone Star State leads the nation in labor-related accidents and especially workplace deaths and injuries among Hispanics. In 2020, there were 221 reported Latino fatalities in the workplace. But it’s not a huge surprise Texas has led the nation in workplace deaths of Latinos for 13 of the last 20 years.
According to a recent story in The American Prospect, “A Dangerous Place to be Latino,” 5,179 workers died on the job in Texas from 2010 to 2019 – more than in any other state. Two-thirds of the deaths in construction jobs in Texas were of Hispanic workers.
This is one of the reasons why the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) in partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Company has launched its own yearlong workplace safety awareness campaign for 2022, reaching out to members and industry leaders to promote best practices and try to bring those numbers down. Not just in June, which is National Safety Month, but all year long.
“Workplace injuries are not something we want to be known for in Texas,” said TAMACC Chairman Samuel Guzmán. “There are some steps to take and education to share that can drastically decrease the number of injuries and deaths on the job. It is imperative that we start taking action to mitigate these unnecessary deaths.”
While workplace accidents have decreased or stayed consistent for other ethnic groups, the rate of Hispanics killed or hurt on the job has steadily increased across the nation and is concentrated in the areas of construction – the fastest growing industry in Texas – as well as meat processing, landscaping, farm work, and warehousing.
“The number of deaths among Latino workers continues to climb, but there doesn’t seem to be outcry or attempts to stop this horrible trend,” said TAMACC Executive Vice-Chair J.R. Gonzáles. “We know that many of these deaths are avoidable. Why does Texas continue to lead the nation in Latino workplace deaths? This is a question that everyone should be asking. TAMACC will step up and address this issue. These preventable deaths must stop.”
In October, TAMACC, the leading Hispanic business organization in Texas since 1975, will host a Hispanic Policy Summit for business owners and industry leaders — and workplace safety will be a key topic.
TAMACC in partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Company also offers an online toolbox with tips, infographics, articles, and resources to help businesses create a safer workspace for their employees.
Follow Tejano Nation on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with everything Tejano. Listen to new Tejano music first with our Spotify playlists and iHeartRadio podcast.
Sunny Sauceda Finds Healing in Tradition With ‘Sad Ole Country Song’
The three-time Grammy-winning artist delivers a powerful, soul-soothing tribute to classic country music
Auditions Canceled for ‘La Reina Que Quiero Ser,’ El Paso Short Film Inspired by Selena’s Legacy
Production team confirms January 31, 2026 casting call at The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso will no longer take place due to schedule changes
Fans Can Now Vote for 6th Annual Premios Tejano Mundial
Public voting is open through January 16, 2026, with winners to be revealed February 5 in San Antonio
Discover more from Tejano Nation
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Tejano Nation 
0 comments on “Texas still leads in workplace deaths among Hispanics; TAMACC and Texas Mutual want to change that”