I am writing to inquire if anyone has information or observations
regarding a possible contributor to the higher injury/fatality rate of
Hispanics in construction and possibly other line of work, when
compared with other work groups. The factor I am trying to study is
thew degree of stress under which the employer operates -- financial
pressure, new company, inexperienced or poor management, etc.
Insurance companies sometimes note that stressed employers have
predictably more injuries -- regardless of their past experience. Is it
possible that Hispanics in construction and other sectors are for some
reason relatively concentrated in stressed employers?

Any comments are most appreciated.


Peter Rousmaniere
508 Woodstock Rd. Suite 4
Woodstock VT 05091
617-308-2961
pfr@...