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Rhobina Electric Fined Following Fatal Trench Accident

Construction Equipment

The worker had been installing sewer pipeā€¦ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Rhobina Electric $37,318 after a trench collapsed and killed a worker at a Taylor, Mississippi, job site. Rhobina, based in Batesville, Mississippi, is a commercial and plumbing contractor.

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Construction Accident Turns Into Recovery Mission

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An accident involving a construction worker getting stuck in a sewer trench, has turned into a recovery mission, reports NBC Connecticut.

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Construction company owner killed in trench collapse

Construction Dive

Anthony Hills of Hills Construction in Iowa was performing a sewer repair when the deadly accident occurred. OSHA is investigating the situation.

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How to See the Underground Before Starting a Project

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Aside from that, other companies that offer underground utility inspection will also recommend you to map out sewer and water pipes. Although expensive, doing so can save you tons of bucks over time as it prevents possible accidents and damages. Pipes that are buried deep into the ground could be a difficult problem to solve.

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A Plumbing Contractorā€™s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. Whether you are at fault or not in an accident, attorneysā€™ fees can take a big chunk out of your revenue. Commercial auto insurance: Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common claims occurrences.

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Unique Parts of the European Construction Industry

Constructonomics

It is part of a Ā£1.2bn project to clean up the damage caused by the world’s worst nuclear accident in the then Soviet republic of Ukraine – which led to more than 6,000 cases of cancer, 115,000 forced evacuations and 28 deaths due to radiation sickness.

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OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup

Safety Services Company

. “Storm recovery work involves a wide range of safety and health hazards, which can be minimized by knowledge, safe work practices and personal protective equipment. OSHA wants to make certain that no casualties result from cleanup operations.”

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