Construction worker fatalities across New York City and New York State continue to highlight the urgent need for stronger workplace safety standards, enforcement, and accountability.
NYCOSH’s 2026 Deadly Skyline report examines the latest construction fatality data, uncovering systemic safety failures that continue to place workers at risk, particularly immigrant and Latinx workers. The report also outlines actionable recommendations to help prevent future injuries and deaths while creating safer job sites throughout New York.