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12 Trench Collapse Deaths in 2025 So Far; OSHA Urges Increased Safety
Along with the recent rise in deaths, at least 11 workers have been rescued from trench collapses this year, some with serious injuries.
August 1, 2025
Dozers
Operator Drowns After Dozer Falls into Water in North Carolina
The 41-year-old operator was pushing dirt into a sand pit when the ground gave way, and he and the dozer fell into the water.
July 28, 2025
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June 27, 2025
Safety
Worker Death Leads Iowa DOT to Deploy One-Person Pothole Patcher
After an employee was killed in a work zone, IDOT bought the Cimline Durapatcher for one worker to perform the patching process from the cab.
July 21, 2025
Safety
3 Workers Die After Run Over by Construction Equipment in Pa., N.Y., Miss.
The three separate incidents July 8-15 involved a tandem-drum roller, a skid steer and a water truck, respectively, crushing workers.
July 18, 2025
Safety
31 Construction Workers Escape L.A. Tunnel Collapse
The partial cave-in brought down a 12- to 15-foot-tall pile of loose soil and debris in the massive tunnel project.
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July 10, 2025
Safety & Compliance
23-Year-Old Worker Dies – Another Recent Victim of Struck by Excavator Bucket
The 23-year-old becomes the third victim of struck by bucket since May 5. All were working in an excavation when they were hit.
July 3, 2025
Safety
2 Workers Die in South Carolina After Run Over by Construction Equipment
One was struck by a skid steer and another by a milling machine when the machines were backing up.
June 26, 2025
Safety & Compliance
Worker Dies After Collapse of 5-Foot-Deep Trench in Connecticut
He was rescued from the trench collapse but later died at a local hospital.
June 19, 2025
Safety & Compliance
1 Worker Dies, 1 Injured When Hit by Excavator Buckets in Trenches in CA, WA
Within a month, two workers in trenches were struck by excavator buckets. One in California died, while one in Washington was severely injured.
June 16, 2025
Construction Equipment
A Guide to Trench Boxes: Here's What Contractors Need to Know
We take a look the types of trench boxes on the market, how to choose one and how to use them properly.
June 16, 2025
Safety
How to Prevent Death by Trench Collapse – Stand Down Set for June 16-20
Last year, 24,198 employees participated in the Stand Down on 2,143 jobsites. Here’s how to participate and how to protect workers in trenches.
June 12, 2025
Safety
Florida Crane Collapse Kills 2 Construction Workers
The 34- and 57-year-old men were pouring a concrete column when part of the crane fell on top of them.
June 9, 2025
Safety
Survey: 60% of Contractors Experienced a Highway Work Zone Crash in the Last 12 Months
Nearly one-third of contractors responding to the AGC survey said five or more crashes had occurred on their jobsites.
June 5, 2025
Safety
29 "Cool" Gadgets and Gear for Working in the Heat
There's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.
June 2, 2025
Safety & Compliance
Contractor, Excavator Operator Sentenced to Probation After Deadly Trench Collapse
The men pleaded guilty this month to second-degree manslaughter after their friend and co-worker was buried alive in 2022.
May 29, 2025
Safety
AWP Safety’s Automated Flaggers Help Keep Road Workers Out of Harm’s Way
The auto flaggers are designed to fully replace human flaggers to keep workers farther away from traffic.
May 12, 2025
Safety
4 Powerline Workers Killed, 3 Injured in Dump Truck Crash in North Carolina
The driver of the city-owned truck was cited with running a stop sign and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
April 29, 2025
Safety & Compliance
Contractor, Equipment Operator Plead Guilty to Manslaughter after Trench Death
The 56-year-old worker was in an 8-foot-deep, 135-foot-long trench guiding a pipe installation when the cave-in occurred.
April 7, 2025
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