Handy Township
Coverage of Handy Township in the Nexus archive.
- MIOSHA investigating 3 unrelated trench collapses within a week in Southeast Michigan
Three unrelated trench collapses occurred in Southeast Michigan within a week, with one resulting in a fatality. MIOSHA is investigating incidents in Oxford, Orion, and Handy townships, involving construction workers trapped during trench work for septic systems, sewer installations, and underground tanks.
- 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 killed, 2 others injured during 3 separate trench collapses in Southeast Michigan
Three separate trench collapses at construction sites in Southeast Michigan resulted in one worker's death and injuries to two others. The incidents occurred in Handy Township, Orion Township, and Oxford Township, with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigating all cases.