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Shoring Solutions Should Be Top Priority for Contractors

Soil classification, knowing which technology to go with will help you and your crews remain safe in the trenches
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From PEX Piping to a ’55 Chevy Work Truck: The Top 10 Stories of 2016

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Trenching Deaths More Than Double in 2016

With less than a month left, 23 people have died in trenching accidents this year in the U.S.
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What Should You Do When a Trench Gives Way?

Don’t jump in! 9 lifesaving tips for you and your crew.
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Take a Stand on Trench Safety

National association encourages plumbers to increase awareness of excavation hazards.
OSHA Cites Nebraska Contractors in Fatal Cave-In
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OSHA Cites Nebraska Contractors in Fatal Cave-In

Companies fined $52,000 in trench collapse that killed 61-year-old plumber.
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Indiana Plumber Survives Trench Collapse

Worker buried over his head digs free from sandy soil.
Plumbing Company Cited for 3rd Safety Violation
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Plumbing Company Cited for 3rd Safety Violation

OSHA fines Illinois contractor $59,290 for not providing workers with cave-in protection.
OSHA Cites Alabama Plumbing Contractor for Ignoring Trench Safety Standards
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OSHA Cites Alabama Plumbing Contractor for Ignoring Trench Safety Standards

Stephens Plumbing faces $43,800 in penalties for one willful and four serious safety violations.
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Trenches Don’t Have to be Deep to be Dangerous

24-year-old describes how 3-foot, 9-inch excavation nearly took his life.
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Poor Shoring Offers Little Protection from Cave-Ins

Plumbers weigh in on safety in and around excavations.
Nebraska Plumber Dies in Trench Collapse
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Nebraska Plumber Dies in Trench Collapse

61-year-old worker was installing residential sewer line in 8-foot-deep excavation
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Sewer Cave-In Traps Oakland Plumber

Shifting sand, debris complicate 13-hour rescue effort
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From Loss of Fees to Loss of Life: The Top Plumber Stories of 2015

As the New Year approaches, we count down some of the top stories on plumbermag.com.

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