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Man Found Not Guilty by Insanity in Compact Track Loader Crash Spree
His lawyer argued he was suffering from a mental illness and medicine side effects and was sleep deprived after long hours clearing snow.
November 25, 2024
Worker Rescued After Buried 9 Hours Under Rubble from Building Collapse
The man was in a 10- to 12-foot-deep hole, covered in dirt and concrete in Louisville, Kentucky. Rescuers dug by hand and buckets to free him.
November 22, 2024
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John Deere Offers Entry-Level Equipment Operator Training
The new in-person courses teach how to conduct machine walkarounds, perform basic operations and operate all key equipment features.
November 21, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Contractor, Superintendent Charged After Fatal Trench Collapse in Texas
The worker had escaped a cave-in earlier in the day and was ordered back inside the 13-foot-deep trench where the fatal collapse occurred.
November 20, 2024
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Video: Small Contractor Retains Employees Through Top-Tier Benefits
Schier Construction has a waiting list for openings and little turnover, returning about 80% of profits to employees in bonuses, vacation, retirement.
November 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
OSHA Reports Top 10 Construction Violations in 2024, Drop in Trench Deaths
OSHA reports a 70% drop in trench deaths since a record 39 fatalities in 2022.
November 12, 2024
Safety
Dump Truck Driver Dies After Being Buried Under Hot Asphalt
A 41-year-old man went underneath his truck to fix a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened, pouring hot asphalt onto him.
November 8, 2024
Regulations
Contractor Fined $283K After House Foundation Falls On, Kills Worker
“This tragedy was entirely preventable,” says OSHA after a 51-year-old worker was in a trench beneath a foundation wall that collapsed.
October 29, 2024
Gear
Top Clothing and Gear for Working in Cold Weather
Get prepared before temperatures drop with these products designed to fend off the cold. OSHA also offers tips for staying safe in winter.
September 26, 2023
Construction Equipment
Port Strike: Contractors Could See Material Price Increases, Delays
The strike is set to impact imports of construction materials and equipment, possibly leading to increased wait times and prices.
October 3, 2024
Safety & Compliance
2 Arizona Contractors Cited for Trench Violations; Fines Total $193K
The two companies were cited for separate trench violations in the same month, including one fined $161,000 after two workers were seriously injured.
September 26, 2024
The Dirt
How to Safely Train Equipment Operators with Tenstar VR Simulators
Want to train your new operators or fine-tune veterans’ skills, but you don’t want them wrecking your expensive machinery? Find out how on The Dirt.
September 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $72K Penalty After Worker Rescued from Trench Collapse
A five-hour operation by emergency personnel freed the worker from the cave-in, and he had serious injuries.
September 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
What Does OSHA’s Proposed Heat Rule Mean for Contractors?
Construction is among the industries affected by the proposal, which calls for mandatory breaks, written plans and other provisions to keep workers safe.
September 17, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Lane Fined $155K for Hoisting Workers with Crane After Elevator Broke, Agency Says
Washington State L&I says the elevator should have been repaired instead of using a crane to transport workers into and out of a 95-foot tunnel shaft.
September 11, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Worker Killed in Trench Collapse; 3rd Trench Death in California Since 2023
A 27-year-old worker was trapped at the bottom of a 20-foot-deep trench under dirt and a 4-foot-diameter reinforced concrete pipe.
September 5, 2024
Recruiting & retention
AGC: 94% of Contractors Report Hiring Difficulty; Projects Being Delayed
The biggest problem contractors see when it comes to the labor shortage is job candidates with a lack of skills.
August 29, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Worker Dies After Buried in Trench Collapse in Tennessee
The rescue became a recovery effort after the man was proclaimed dead on the scene.
August 26, 2024
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