Trench Collapse Prevention
Trench Collapse Prevention Trench collapses are a serious hazard that can result in fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage. Trenches are commonly used in construction projects for a variety of purposes, such as installing utilities, building foundations, and creating underground structures. However, when proper safety measures are not taken, trenches can quickly become unstable and […]
OSHA Fines for Excavation Companies
Excavation companies play a vital role in constructing and maintaining our infrastructure. However, excavation work can also be dangerous, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set strict regulations to protect workers’ safety. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines for excavation companies. In this blog post, we will […]
Excavator Safety
Excavators are powerful and versatile machines that are used in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and forestry. These machines can perform a wide range of tasks, from digging trenches and foundations to clearing land and removing debris. However, the power and complexity of excavators also make them potentially dangerous, especially when operated improperly […]
Two Rescued from a Trench Collapse in Duncan, SC
Two Rescued from a Trench Collapse in Duncan, SC The incident took place Friday October 21, 2022 in Spartanburg County, SC. The men were working on a construction project at Byrnes Highschool on East Main Street in Duncan, SC. It was reported that they were about 20’ below ground. One man was trapped up to […]
2022 Trench Safety Stand Down
2022 Trench Safety Stand Down Season Concludes Industry-Wide Event Reinforced Safety Training, Education (Fairfax, Virginia) – The National Utility Contractors Association’s (NUCA) Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended on September 30. This year’s industry-wide event held in June reinforced a basic fact to all attendees: safety training is critical to a well-functioning […]
Power Construction of Chicago Honored by OSHA
Chicago’s Power Construction receives ‘Star’ level designationfor exemplary workplace safety, health programs Designation is OSHA’s highest safety achievement CHICAGO – Employing interactive online reporting tools, virtual job planning sites and new employee orientations with a commitment to safety are some of the hallmarks of the Power Construction Co.’s innovative safety and health program. In recognition of […]
US Department of Labor cites framing contractor
US Department of Labor cites framing contractor who ignored OSHA’ssafety hazard notification, directed workers onto roof without fall protection KW Framing Inc. faces $77K in proposed penalties for 5 safety violations RIVER GROVE, IL – While federal workplace safety inspectors are used to some employers’ disregard for workplace safety, the response of a Chicago-area carpentry company’s […]
US Department of Labor cites Florida company for numerous safety failures
MARGATE, FL – Working at the bottom of a Margate canal on April 4, 2022, a young diver was removing sand with an industrial vacuum to restore an embankment project when sediment above collapsed onto him, leaving the 22-year-old worker trapped until he drowned. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found the diver’s […]
Missouri Contractor Cited in Fatal Trench Collapse
DUDLEY, MO ‒ A federal workplace safety investigation alleges that a Dexter construction contractor might have prevented a pipelayer’s fatal injuries in a trench collapse on April 8, 2022, if the company had used trench safety protection measures as required by law. The worker was installing storm water drainage in an 8-foot-deep trench along Old Highway […]
Man Rescued From a 15 Foot Trench Collapse
On Thursday October 6, 2022 a man was rescued by firefighters in Campbell County Wyoming after he was trapped in a trench collapse. The construction worker was working 15′ below ground and inside a trench box, when the walls of the trench around him collapsed. Thankfully, he was working inside the trench box at the […]
