A worker was killed in a trench collapse at a construction site in Renton, Washington on September 7, 2022. According to reports, the victim fell into a twenty foot deep trench when it partially collapsed on top of him Wednesday afternoon. First responders attempted...
The use of heavy machinery is indispensable in storm drain installation, facilitating the excavation and handling of heavy materials necessary for constructing effective drainage systems. However, the operation of such equipment introduces significant risks,...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into the March 2, 2022 incident at a concrete manufacturing company. During the incident, a worker at Lindsay Precast Inc. was performing maintenance inside a cement mixer when...
Boom trucks, versatile and integral to tasks ranging from construction to utility maintenance, carry a significant risk of electrocution, particularly when operations bring them into close proximity with electrical infrastructure. This article sheds light on the...
There was an accident at a construction site in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on August 30, 2022. According to reports, the victim was crushed to death when a building that was under construction collapsed. The building was being constructed at Martin’s Famous Potato...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has completed its investigation into reoccurring violations related to fall hazards by Illinois contractor Emerald Inc. OSHA first noticed safety issues during a February 15, 2022 inspection of a worksite in...
Highway construction workers are essential to the maintenance and improvement of our road infrastructure, but their jobs come with significant hazards. One of the most critical and specific dangers these workers face is the threat of falls. This article explores the...
Introduction Industrial construction settings, such as refineries and manufacturing plants, present unique challenges and hazards, especially when it involves heavy machinery. The installation, maintenance, and operation of this machinery are integral to industrial...
There was an accident at a construction site in Rocky Hill, Connecticut on August 19, 2022. According to reports, the victim had his leg impaled by a fence post auger. Workers were unable to remove the equipment from the victim's leg. The worker was taken via...
There was a deadly electrocution accident at a construction site in Orange County, Texas on August 18, 2022. According to reports, the victim was working on a building being built for the Sabine River Authority in Orange. The victim was performing work inside a...