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Safety: Page 5

Safety & Compliance
Tenn. Contractor Faces $75K Penalty for Fatal Trench Collapse
A worker was in a 10-foot-deep trench on a sewer line project when a side collapsed and buried him.
February 14, 2024
collapsed trench knoxville tenn. where worker died
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Fined After Worker Dies of Heat Illness in Alabama
Three days after he was hired for concrete finishing work, the employee died after working in a heat index of 107 degrees.
February 12, 2024
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Safety
Mass. Contractor Faces Proposed $142K Fine for Fatal Skid Steer Accident
A 63-year-old worker was found with the loader on top of him at the bottom of an 8-foot-deep trench.
January 31, 2024
hard hat in dirt
Safety
Man Wins $11M Jury Award Against Kubota After Skid Steer Accident
He was riding on the front of the skid steer when his shoulder got caught between the raised grapple and roof overhang, paralyzing him.
January 10, 2024
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Safety & Compliance
Three Florida Contractors Fined Total of $131K for Trench Violations
According to OSHA records, the trench at the jobsite lacked any shoring or a trench box to prevent any cave-ins.
December 4, 2023
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Safety
Excavator Overturns, Kills Worker on Demolition Job in Florida
The excavator was on top of a pile of debris in Delray Beach when it tipped over and its grapple bucket landed on a haul truck.
November 14, 2023
Case excavator overturned by debris pile bucket on top of crushed truck cab
Safety & Compliance
Colorado Contractor Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail After Trench Death
The jobsite had a history of cave-ins, yet workers continued to enter unprotected trenches even after a worker died.
November 13, 2023
site of fatal trench collapse in breckenridge colorado
Safety
Contractor Faces $59,153 in Penalties After Fatal Collapse at JFK Airport
Two workers were crushed by a concrete slab while working on a $19 billion reconstruction project at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
October 23, 2023
back trench excavation
Safety
J-Tech LaneBlade Truck Attachment Designed to Protect Highway Workers
The device is like a snow plow for road debris, enabling workers to stay in the truck rather than being out in traffic.
October 20, 2023
J-Tech LaneBlade on Ford pickup truck approaching tire debris on road
Safety & Compliance
Trench Collapse Victim Wins $19 Million Jury Verdict
He was in a 10- to 11-foot-deep trench on a D.R. Horton residential project when the collapse occurred.
October 9, 2023
excavator digging trench
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Fined $82,149 After Project Manager Dies in Trench
The project manager and other workers were in a 10-foot-deep excavation with inadequate cave-in protection, OSHA says.
October 2, 2023
Trench being dug in dirt with excavator bucket
Safety
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations
Review this list to ensure your employees are properly trained on the most frequently cited jobsite safety hazards.
September 29, 2023
Injured construction worker holding his knee
Roadbuilding
Video: Iowa DOT Worker Narrowly Missed by Out-of-Control Drivers
The video shows how dangerous life can be for workers along highways and why motorists need to pay more attention.
September 22, 2023
traffic video screen shot of crash of trailer and highway helpers vehicle on side of I-380 in Iowa
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $170K in Trench Fines, Named “Severe Violator”
Workers were in an 11-foot-deep trench with no cave-in protection or safe way to get out, agency says.
September 22, 2023
backhoe digging trench stock photo
Safety
Construction's Silent Killer: Table of Contents & Mental Health Resources
Explore why construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry and what can be done about it. Plus, links to free mental health resources for contractors.
September 20, 2023
Construction worker clasping hands over his face in despair
Safety
Construction’s Silent Killer Pt.4: Contractor Starts Company Mental Health Program
Rocked by three suicides, Graham Roofing has implemented companywide mental health initiatives.
September 11, 2023
Graham Roofing Roll-Off Truck
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $335K in Penalties for Repeated Fall-Prevention Violations
Cheltenham Construction Services of Missouri has been cited seven times since 2015 by OSHA.
September 11, 2023
hard hat on ground
The Dirt
Construction’s Silent Killer Pt.3: Ajax President Speaks Out to Prevent Suicide
Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving, kept silent about his suicide attempt for 17 years. He now speaks out to change perceptions.
September 8, 2023
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