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Trench Cave-In Construction Fatalities in Indiana
Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Danger of Trenches
Trenches can cause construction site hazards. Trenches that are neither sloped nor shored and have water are at a higher risk for construction fatalities.
Protection Against the Risk of Construction Fatalities
Employers must instruct employees to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work and work environment (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(1)).
Sides of trenches in unstable or soft material more than 5 feet deep must be shored, braced, sloped, or otherwise supported to protect employees working in the trenches (29 CFR 1926.652(b)).
Additional Help for Trench Wrongful Death Indiana
- OSHA General Industry Standards (CFR parts 1900-1910)
- OSHA Construction Standards (CFR Part 1926)
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (National Technical Information Service - Oder No. PB-239-312/AS)
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trench accident, you need an experienced construction injury attorney. Construction accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your lawyer. The sooner you hire a qualified lawyer, the sooner we can start protecting your rights. Call a personal injury lawyer at 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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