MIOSHA
Coverage of MIOSHA 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 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.