Trench collapse
Coverage of Trench collapse in the Nexus archive.
- 23-year-old worker killed in trench collapse at Livingston County construction site
A 23-year-old worker died after being trapped in a trench collapse at a commercial construction site in Livingston County. The incident occurred while installing underground tanks near Grand River Avenue and Nicholson Road in Handy Township. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the worker died at the scene. Officials have not disclosed the victim's name or the company involved, with MIOSHA leading the investigation.
- Worker rescued from second trench collapse within 24 hours in Oakland County
A 25-year-old Clarkston man was rescued after a trench collapse in Orion Township, Oakland County, on July 1. This marks the second trench collapse within 24 hours in northern Oakland County, following a similar incident in Oxford Township on June 30 where a 35-year-old worker was rescued. Both workers were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
- Worker rescued after trench collapse in Oxford Township
A worker was rescued after a trench collapse in Oxford Township while installing a septic system. The 35-year-old Ira Township man was hospitalized in stable condition, and MIOSHA is investigating the incident.
- Labourer is buried alive on construction site after 10ft trench collapses on top of him - as two firms and manager are convicted over death
A labourer died after being buried alive when a 10-foot trench collapsed on a construction site. Two firms and a manager have been convicted in connection with the death, highlighting serious safety violations in the construction industry.