Safety & Security

Driver dies after cement truck crashes over side of Beltway 8 overpass, Pct
Trucking

One Killed, Two Injured in Houston Concrete Truck Crash

Dec. 19, 2024
The truck crashed through a barrier wall and fell onto the feeder road below, landing upside down.
2 people trapped in trench at Centennial construction site
Safety & Security

Two Workers Injured and Rescued in Colorado Trench Collapse

Dec. 2, 2024
Paramedics took one worker to the hospital with minor injuries while the other person's condition is undisclosed.
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Excavator hits bridge in twin falls idaho
Earthmoving

Transported Excavator Hits Bridge in Idaho

Nov. 21, 2024
Repeated collisions of excavators with overpasses on Interstate 84 in Idaho result in costly damages.
Worker rescued from rubble in downtown Louisville
Safety & Security

Worker Rescued after Nine Hours Buried by Debris

Nov. 18, 2024
Man fell into a "void" during demolition work in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Emergency Vehicle Light
Earthmoving

Dozer Falls Off Truck in Utah, Kills Two

Nov. 12, 2024
Machine broke free when truck made a sharp right-hand turn.
Occupational Safety and Health Association
Reported employee fatalities due to trench collapse
Earthmoving

OSHA's Enforcement Efforts Lead to Reduction in Worker Fatalities

Nov. 11, 2024
New data from OSHA shows a decrease in worker fatalities, particularly in trench collapses and falls.