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Safety & Compliance
12 Trench Collapse Deaths in 2025 So Far; OSHA Urges Increased Safety
Along with the recent rise in deaths, at least 11 workers have been rescued from trench collapses this year, some with serious injuries.
August 1, 2025
Two workers replacing a residential sewer line were rescued from a trench collapse February 25 in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Dozers
Operator Drowns After Dozer Falls into Water in North Carolina
The 41-year-old operator was pushing dirt into a sand pit when the ground gave way, and he and the dozer fell into the water.
July 28, 2025
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Workforce
As ICE Raids Rise, Contractors Call for Immigration Reform with Work Permit
A business coalition, including 37 contractors groups, signed a letter to Trump calling for legal status for long-term foreign workers in the U.S.
July 25, 2025
The FBI Mobile office reports that 11 arrests were made July 23 in Loxley, Alabama. This marks the second school construction site raided in Baldwin County in a month.
Safety
Worker Death Leads Iowa DOT to Deploy One-Person Pothole Patcher
After an employee was killed in a work zone, IDOT bought the Cimline Durapatcher for one worker to perform the patching process from the cab.
July 21, 2025
After an employee was killed in a work zone, IDOT bought the Cimline Durapatcher so one worker can perform the entire pothole patching process from inside the cab.
Safety
3 Workers Die After Run Over by Construction Equipment in Pa., N.Y., Miss.
The three separate incidents July 8-15 involved a tandem-drum roller, a skid steer and a water truck, respectively, crushing workers.
July 18, 2025
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Safety
31 Construction Workers Escape L.A. Tunnel Collapse
The partial cave-in brought down a 12- to 15-foot-tall pile of loose soil and debris in the massive tunnel project. 
July 10, 2025
This photo was taken during a tour of the Clearwater Project tunnel in 2024. On July 9, a section of the under-construction tunnel in Los Angeles collapsed while workers were inside.
Roadbuilding
North Carolina DOT Trains Former Convicts for Transportation Work
Five former prisoners were trained on such tasks as operating heavy equipment, directing traffic and surveying property and have been hired.
July 7, 2025
Jahwon Hartsfield (right) was recently hired as a transportation worker by NCDOT.
Safety & Compliance
23-Year-Old Worker Dies – Another Recent Victim of Struck by Excavator Bucket
The 23-year-old becomes the third victim of struck by bucket since May 5. All were working in an excavation when they were hit.
July 3, 2025
Ryan Starnes with son
Regulations
FBI: Immigration Raid at Alabama School Construction Site Nets 37 Arrests
The raid is among a growing number since May on construction sites around the country.
June 27, 2025
Workers are cuffed and detained at the construction site for a future high school in Gulf Shores, Alabama, June 24.
Safety
2 Workers Die in South Carolina After Run Over by Construction Equipment
One was struck by a skid steer and another by a milling machine when the machines were backing up.
June 26, 2025
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Safety & Compliance
Worker Dies After Collapse of 5-Foot-Deep Trench in Connecticut
He was rescued from the trench collapse but later died at a local hospital.
June 19, 2025
Michael DiRocco leaves behind four children and eight grandchildren after his death June 13 in a trench collapse in Norwich, Connecticut.
Safety & Compliance
1 Worker Dies, 1 Injured When Hit by Excavator Buckets in Trenches in CA, WA
Within a month, two workers in trenches were struck by excavator buckets. One in California died, while one in Washington was severely injured.
June 16, 2025
A worker was in a 15-foot-deep trench June 3 in Woodland, Washington, when an excavator bucket landed on him, causing traumatic injury, according to fire department and media reports.
Construction Equipment
A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know
We take a look the types of trench boxes on the market, how to choose one and how to use them properly.
June 16, 2025
orange trench box in trench with silver ladder sticking out
Safety
How to Prevent Death by Trench Collapse – Stand Down Set for June 16-20
Last year, 24,198 employees participated in the Stand Down on 2,143 jobsites. Here’s how to participate and how to protect workers in trenches.
June 12, 2025
Last year, 24,198 employees participated in a Trench Safety Stand Down training event held by 507 companies on 2,143 jobsites.
Safety
Florida Crane Collapse Kills 2 Construction Workers
The 34- and 57-year-old men were pouring a concrete column when part of the crane fell on top of them.
June 9, 2025
A screenshot from a Health First video of construction of the future Cape Canaveral Hospital posted March 21 on Facebook, marking the one-year anniversary of construction start. A crane collapsed on the site June 4, killing two concrete workers.
Business
ICE Immigration Raids Return to Construction Sites After 5-Year Halt
Construction sites around the country appear to be an increasing target for immigration raids, with more than 200 arrests in the past month.
June 6, 2025
ICE arrested more than 100 alleged illegal immigrants May 29 at construction sites in Tallahassee, Florida. This has been the largest so far in a series of raids occurring at construction sites around the country over the past month.
Safety
Survey: 60% of Contractors Experienced a Highway Work Zone Crash in the Last 12 Months
Nearly one-third of contractors responding to the AGC survey said five or more crashes had occurred on their jobsites.
June 5, 2025
Only 13% of contractors felt the current penalties for moving violations in highway work zones were sufficient.
Safety
29 "Cool" Gadgets and Gear for Working in the Heat
There's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.
June 2, 2025
Construction worker pouring bottle of water over head
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