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Worker Dies in Skid Steer Accident at Pennsylvania Site
United rentals trench safety training program
Earthmoving

United Rentals Excavation Safety Training Program Offers Interactive Approach

Jan. 6, 2025
The program helps train operators for trench and excavation safety and applying OSHA standards.
Rod Sutton, Construction Equipment
Central to the second generation autonomous system is an array of cameras mounted around the cab and behind the machine.
Earthmoving

Deere Unveils Autonomous Articulated Dump Truck

Jan. 6, 2025
Deere announced its 460 P Tier ADT at CES 2025, but gave us an advanced look at the machine in the field.
Marius Bulling/dpa/TNS
A destroyed vehicle can be seen on the premises of a building contractor, a day after a man, who had stolen an excavator and caused damage to a construction company and patrol cars, was fatally shot by police. Three police officers were injured in the incident.
Earthmoving

Man Steals Excavator, Killed by Police after Chase

Jan. 3, 2025
Man had a dispute with former employer, officials say.
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Amphibious excavator
Earthmoving

OSHA Fines Rigid Constructors in Excavator Fatality

Jan. 3, 2025
Amphibious excavator was working on Eagles Island in North Carolina.