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Excavation Cave-Ins are a Serious Problem at Construction Sites in Indiana
Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Excavation cave-ins cause serious injuries that often result in construction fatalities.
These cave-ins happen when:
- Trenches are not properly shored,
- A competent person does not monitor the changing conditions of the trench, and
- Large trucks or equipment are too close to the trench.
To eliminate the construction site hazards of excavation cave-ins, contractors need to follow the OSHA standards under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P -- Excavations, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart S -- Underground construction, caissons, cofferdams, and compressed air, and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V -- Power transmission and distribution.
When trenches cave-in, workers in the trench are asphyxiated by the weight of the falling dirt. Unfortunately, wrongful death is too common in excavation cave-ins.
If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site, call a Construction Accident Indiana Attorney at (317) 375-7718 or online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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