Category: Trenching Accidents
Construction Worker Trapped in Trench Collapse
A recent construction accident in Massachusetts offers reminders for workers all over about the importance of trench and excavation safety. The accident could just as easily have happened in New York or New Jersey, as...
Construction Worker Crushed in Trench
Trenches are a potential hazard of working in construction. While there are many safety standards and protocols designed to prevent trench collapses, accidents do happen — and when they do, the results are frequently tragic....
Backhoe Accident Proves Fatal
A construction worker outside of Atlanta, Georgia, didn’t make it home after work last week. He was killed when he was crushed by a backhoe. Both local authorities and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
OSHA Asks for Safety Regulation Input
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking for input from employers and construction workers. They are set to streamline their construction standards and have issued a request for workers and employers alike to submit...
OHSA Launches Impromptu Inspections When Needed
While the likelihood of an OSHA inspector’s passing by and noticing violations worthy of an impromptu inspection are rare, it does occur. It’s OSHA’s job to keep construction sites safe, though they may seem to be a thorn in the side of many supervisors and even construction workers.
Cave-In Accidents a Real and Scary Risk
When you are excavating or digging, the risk of a cave-in may be in the back of your mind. But these accidents are very real, and they’re more common than you might think. When they...
Trenching Accidents Are Preventable
Excavating and trenching involves moving earth out of the way in order to perform work below ground level. These construction fields are inherently dangerous, and accidents are common. In most cases, however, these excavation accidents are preventable through proper safety practices and employer oversight.
