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Faulty Trench Access Causes Construction Injuries
Posted on September 04, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Trench Access Construction Fatality
Construction workers were installing pipe in a trench. Their employer had the workers enter and exit the trench by being hoisted in an excavator bucket. As the excavator operator was swinging the bucket out of the trench with the workers, the bucket jerked causing one of the workers to fall from height. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and later died from his head trauma.
Prevention of Similar Trench Construction Fatalities
To prevent construction site hazards of entering and exiting a trench, contractors must do the following:
- A safety plan must be created to eliminate or minimize construction hazards.
- Prohibit the use of buckets from transporting people.
- Workers must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to injuries (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- An adequate means of exit and entrance must be provided for trenches four feet or more, i.e. ladders or steps (29 CFR 1926.652).
Other Resources
- Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207).
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (National Technical Information Service - Order No. PB-239-312/AS).
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trench accident, you need an experienced workplace accident lawyer. Trench 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. We offer evening and weekend hours in addition to our weekly business hours, we are ready to help. Our phone lines are open twenty-four/seven, so call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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