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Safety

Worker killed when trench box was dismantled with him still inside

Cal/OSHA has cited an Oakland based contractor for taking apart a trench box while an employee was still inside. Read more on this at Equipment World.

November 21, 2018

Safety

Houston worker rescued from collapsed 12-ft. trench; OSHA investigates

The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration opened an investigation into the trench collapse incident in Houston after a worker was stuck for hours.

November 9, 2018

Safety

Mo. contractor, OSHA reach settlement over trench collapse that killed plumber

After a trench cave-in killed a Missouri plumber, Arrow Plumbing has admitted to willfully violating OSHA standards and has reached a settlement with OSHA.

November 6, 2018

Safety

Ill. construction worker trapped 2 hours in collapsed trench

An Illinois construction worker was trapped for two hours due to a collapsed trench. Check out the story and get other heavy equipment news on Equipment World.

November 1, 2018

Safety

Wash. subcontractor fined $126,400 after trench violations on bridge project

Colf Construction of Vancouver, Washington, has been fined $126,400 in safety citations by L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Learn more here.

October 17, 2018

Safety

Trench collapse kills 2 workers in Wyo.; OSHA investigates

Two construction workers in Wyoming died in a trench collapse that triggered an investigation by the Wyoming OSHA. Get more information on the story here.

October 8, 2018

Business

Subcontractor faulted for 2 deadly excavation cave-ins in 6 months, sued for $50 million

A subcontractor is caught up in a massive lawsuit after two fatal excavation cave-ins in a span of 6 months. Get details on the lawsuit on Equipment World.

September 18, 2018

Safety

Worker, 27, buried in trench collapse in Idaho dies

A 27 year old man was working inside a trench when it collapsed on him. The collapse resulted in his death. More details on the tragic story on Equipment World.

September 10, 2018

Safety

NUCA Trench Safety Stand Down more than doubles number of participants

The National Utility Contractors Association reports that it more than doubled the participants it reached last year with its third Trench Safety Stand Down.

September 4, 2018

Safety

Plumber, military veteran killed in trench collapse; family launches GoFundMe for expenses

Details of what caused the collapse are under investigation and those who wish to help the family with expenses can donate to the GoFundMe page. More here.

August 21, 2018

Safety

Hard Rock Construction says it will not appeal $77,319 OSHA fine for two trench fatalities

Hard Rock Construction faces over $77K in fines and possible criminal charges after a 2016 trench collapse killed two workers in Boise, Idaho.

August 14, 2018

Safety

El Paso company fined $190K for unsafe trench, its fifth trench violation in 2 years

OSHA fines El Paso Underground Construction $190,642 for failure to protect workers from possible trench collapse. Get the details on Equipment World.

August 9, 2018