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Prison Time for Killing Worker in Trench Collapses

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It is no secret to anyone who has followed my rants for the past couple of decades that killing workers in trench collapses really pisses me off. …Prison Time for Killing Worker in Trench Collapses

Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight

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Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight 22 workers have perished in first half of 2022, a 68 percent increase over all of 2021  WASHINGTON – In 2022’s first six months, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – … Continue reading Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight