Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.SafetyWorker dies after fall from scaffolding in New York CityA construction worker died shortly after falling from scaffolding on a New York City jobsite Thursday morning. According to a report from the New York Daily News, 25-year-old Dominick Deluca was performing work on the facade of a building in Claremont in the city’s Bronx borough. The paper reports Deluca lost his footing and fell about […]May 15, 2015Construction EquipmentKobelco claims best-in-class dig depths with launch of SK25, SK17 compact excavatorsCombining a zero-tail-swing radius and best-in-class digging depths, Kobelco has launched its newest compact excavators in the SK25 and SK17. While designed for tight working spaces with short 5-foot, 5-inch and 4-foot, 6-inch front minimum swing radii respectively, the SK25 and SK17 combine that maneuverability with long reaches. The company says both machines have been […]May 14, 2015BusinessContractor busted for using his construction company’s office to grow pot in MassachusettsPolice in Maryland arrested the owner of a Bellingham construction company earlier this week after discovering the man was using his office to grow a large amount of marijuana. According to a report from WCVB TV, police seized 36 marijuana plants from Attorney General Construction. The owner, 51-year-old Arcadio Gonzales, was later arrested and charged with cultivating […]May 14, 2015SafetyUnventilated use of equipment on indoor site poisons 11 workers with high level of carbon monoxideA large group of a crew working in Maryland was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after an extremely high amount of carbon monoxide was detected inside the building where they were working. According to a report from WJLA TV, 11 workers in total were treated for CO poisoning Monday in Rockville where gas-powered concrete finishers were […]May 14, 2015SafetyLight OSHA staffing, penalties come under fire in report on the dangers of New York construction sitesCiting data that shows construction represents less than 4 percent of total employment in New York while accounting for 20 percent of the state’s workplace deaths, a new report points the finger of blame for the state’s dangerous jobsites squarely at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s low funding levels. The report, put together by […]May 13, 2015SafetyWorker dies following floor collapse in MichiganA worker part of a crew performing renovations on an older building in Ypsilanti, Michigan, died earlier this week following a floor collapse. According to a report from the Ann Arbor News, the worker and three others were clearing the building’s basement for an excavator to be brought in on Monday when the floor above them […]May 13, 2015Construction Equipment1956 Ford F-100 cruises back into production as this beautiful, hand-built restomod (PHOTOS)The design of the 1956 Ford F-100 is a timeless work of art. But the truth is, so many aspects of owning and driving a nearly 60-year-old pickup are a bit…tricky. Once you start driving one full-time you really start to appreciate the advancements in suspension and engine technology modern trucks have given us. But what […]May 12, 2015RoadbuildingBoard rules WSDOT should have given contractor more warning about pipe struck by Big Bertha before stallIn regard to the drilling of the new State Route 99 tunnel below Seattle, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has few friends left. There remains disagreement between the department and the city of Seattle over who will pay to repair a water main damaged during the excavation of a repair pit for Big Bertha, […]May 12, 2015WorkforceWorkers uncover ancient human remains, artifacts on Washington jobsiteWhile digging on a renovation job at an RV lot in Yakima, Washington, last week, a construction crew uncovered what could be some of the oldest Native American artifacts found in a region first inhabited by tribes of the Yakama Nation. According to a report from NBC Right Now, one of the workers had begun hand-digging with about […]May 12, 2015WorkforceConstruction worker saves boy from dog mauling in MichiganThanks to the actions of a construction worker working nearby, a boy in Michigan is safe and recovering from an attack by four dogs. According to a report from The Morning Sun, 8-year-old Ethan Nokes was visiting his step-grandmother in Seveille Township last week when he ventured into her home’s backyard with her four Rottweilers whom he […]May 11, 2015Previous PagePage 213 of 434Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
