Fatal Trench Collapse Leads to Steep Fine
The best Arizona construction accident and injury lawyers are often faced with proving the liability of third parties beyond just the fault of the employer of the injured Arizona construction worker. We see many reports of dangerous construction conditions leading to tragic injuries and wrongful death in construction zones, including the ever-dangerous trench situations.
A recent trench accident that resulted in the construction accident deaths of four workers on September 12, 2008 has led to a fine and citation issued by OSHA for alleged violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act according to this report. During the agency’s investigation, they found that a Construction company had been guilty of three alleged willful and two alleged serious violations of the act in connection with the trench collapse.
Agencies such as OSHA help protect workers from all sorts of construction site accidents including trench collapse accidents but regrettably, many companies still cut corners and put their workers’ lives at risk. Trench collapse accidents can be especially deadly as workers can be suddenly buried under tons of dirt and many suffocate before they can be rescued. These accidents devastate families and in many cases, could have been avoided if the companies had provided adequate protection for their workers. Often times, it is not the employer for the injured worker who was at fault, but a separate employer who was reckless and led to the injury. This “third party” employer can be held responsible.
These types of accidents also occur in Arizona and other states and cause economic hardship for victims’ families. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in an Arizona trench collapse accident or another type of Arizona construction accident, the Arizona trench collapse accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C., may be able to help. For a free consultation with our experienced Arizona trench collapse accident lawyers, call us today at 602.978.6400.
