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Charlotte contractors confident cranes can withstand impact of Hurricane Florence
The tower cranes are designed to ride (or spin) out whatever winds Florence can hurl at them. Details here on Equipment World.
September 13, 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
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Va. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violations
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.
September 5, 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
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
One flagger killed, two others injured in violent work zone week for Ore. DOT
After the death of one flagger and injury of two more workers in less than a week, ODOT has released 7 helpful safety tips for traveling in work zones.
August 22, 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
Cat Detect sees workers even when your machine’s cameras don’t
The Cat Detect system uses a safety vest or hardhat outfitted with a passive radio frequency tag and machines with a UHF antenna. It sounds an alarm to protect workers.
August 15, 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
World of Concrete
Lane Construction, Superior Paving garner NAPA award for safety innovations
Learn more about Construction Corporation & Superior Paving Corporation, winners of NAPA's 2017 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award, on Equipment World.
August 14, 2018
Safety
Firm fined $33k for trench deaths of two workers in Miami
OSHA reports Archer Western Construction's lack of safety precautions contributed to the deaths of two workers in a trench collapse in the middle of I-95N.
August 13, 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
Death by Trench
Dirt doesn’t discriminate: Experienced and inexperienced workers vulnerable to trench collapse
When it comes to trench collapses, the company hierarchy and job site experience will not matter at the time of the accident. Details on trench collapse here.
August 7, 2018
Business
Ohio contractor fined for trench death now charged with murder for alleged shooting
Contractor Gerald P. Koller, owner of JK Excavating and Utilities, has been charged with shooting and killing a 28-year-old man. Click to read more about this.
August 6, 2018
Safety
Make trench safety reminders prevalent on your jobsite with OSHA’s free “Slope It. Shore It. Shield It.” stickers
OSHA's message is simple: "Slope it. Shore it. Shield it." Provide trench safety reminders on jobsites easily with OSHA's new stickers.
August 2, 2018
Roadbuilding
Iowa DOT testing audible warnings on attenuators to better protect road crews
The Iowa Department of Transportation is trying a new type of attenuator to protect workers & drivers in work zones, &, as the agency reports, so far, so good.
July 26, 2018
Safety
OSHA cites Karrenbrock Excavating $189K for repeated trench safety violations
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Karrenbrock Excavating is a repeat offender when it comes to trench safety violations.
July 25, 2018
Roadbuilding
Walsh & Kelly paving company receives safety award from national AGC chapter
Walsh & Kelly received a certificate of safety from the Associated General Contractors for its impressive safety rating. More details on the certificate here.
July 25, 2018
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