1. 2015 Wisconsin DOT SW Region Construction Conference

3. Posted 1:45 pm, September 12, 2014, by Trisha BeeTrisha Bee LAKE GENEVA (WITI) — Emergency crews were called to the scene of a construction accident near Lake Geneva Thursday, September 11th. Capt. Moller Gunderson with the Lake Geneva Fire Department tells FOX6 News that two men were buried when an earthen berm collapsed. The incident happened around 10:41 a.m. Officials say the berm was underneath a bridge that was being constructed on US 12 over WIS 50. The men were trapped for approximately 15-20 minutes before fire and construction crews could free them. One worker was taken to Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn. The other worker, who was buried deeper, was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital. Both men were conscious and alert when they were transported. OSHA says they have opened an investigation and will look at possible violation of trenching standards. Construction accident: OSHA investigating after two workers buried in berm collapse

5.  August 2010 Oshkosh WI A section of the wall above the trench box caved in, striking and partially burying two men. One worker was able to pull himself out of the trench, suffering minor cuts and bruises. However, the second worker, was struck in the chest and head by the collapsed earth and died of blunt force trauma in the trench.

6. Two Workers Are Killed Every Month in Trench Collapses!

10.  Trench Egress  Spoil must be 2 feet away

11. Every trench can be supported and shielded. Other pipes or lines are not an excuse.

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13.  Multiple thru lanes and auxiliary lane

14.  January 19, 2015

15.  Bob (Northwestern University)  Wausau 2006 – two workers injured

16.  CMM 1-35 Construction Safety Rules and Regulations  “When hazardous conditions or a violation of a safety code are observed on a construction project, the engineer or inspector will promptly call the contractor's attention to it and request it be corrected.”  “Each engineer is charged with the responsibility of providing safety leadership at all times”