Alarming Rise in the Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight
22 workers have perished in first half of 2022
As a company that provides trench shoring safety equipment and teaches trench safety classes, and whose President is the current President of the North American Excavation Shoring Association, we are very concerned with the rise of trench related fatalities. Our employees and sales staff are asked questions all the time about equipment, job site conditions and workable solutions. Our purpose is to promote the safe and efficient use of excavation shoring practices.
Please, don't be a statistic - talk to us about how you can make your people safe in the trenches with the right products, or sign up for a trench safety training course.
Reported July 2022, Press Release from U.S. Department of Labor
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Trench Shoring Company's Kevin Malloy Named 2022 President of Naxsa
Trench Shoring Company President Kevin Malloy was elected incoming 2022 President of North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) at their recent convention in Dallas, TX. NAXSA was created to promote the safe and efficient use of excavation shoring practices and represents the professions in the shoring industry—from manufacturers, engineers and rental companies to distributors, suppliers and government agencies, all of whom share the common goal of maintaining safety in the excavation shoring industry.
Reported May 2022
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Proud Members of the Building Industry Association
Trench Shoring Company is proud to be a member of the Building Industry Association (BIA). The BIA is the leading advocate for thousands of building industry leaders who are committed to a better future for California by building communities, creating jobs, and ensuring housing opportunities for everyone. Trench Shoring applauds the launch of the BIASC New Homes Showcase, and looks forward to engaging with the builder communities it supports.
Reported April 2020.
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Sukut Construction West Fontana Flood Reduction Project
Trench Shoring Company provides 800 - 8x15R trench plates to Sukut Construction on the West Fontana Flood Reduction Project. The project broke ground on February 4, 2019, with completion scheduled by the end of 2020. This project will ultimately deepen, expand, and line the existing West Fontana Channel to provide enhanced flood protection during peak stormwater flows.
Reported April 2020, Issue 3, by Brian Hoover, CalContractor Magazine
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Trench Shoring Company Congratulates Sheldon Creed on Nascar Race
Trench Shoring Company congratulates Sheldon Creed, #2 Team - GMS Racing/Trench Shoring Company, driving his Chevrolet Silverado Chevy at Daytona International Speedway in the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. He had a great race, with a respectable finish. We are proud to be a sponsor and are looking forward to more great races from this young man.
Reported February 2020
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Damion Gardner Wins Historic 8th USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship!
Trench Shoring Company congratulates Damion Gardner on his historic USAC/CRA Sprint Car Championship.
Reported January 2020, Press Release
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Granite Construction LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse
Granite Construction Digging Deep on Midfield Satellite Concourse North Project at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Reported April 2018, Issue 3, by Brian Hoover, CalContractor Magazine
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Competent Person Safety Training from Trench Shoring Company
Excavating to the Culture of Safety. Good planning before excavation begins is key. The Competent Person for T&E work plays a crucial role in managing and implementing the control measures as outlined in a good plan. A properly trained
Competent Person understands the work to be done, he / she is experienced in excavation work and knows how to keep the job safe for employees as well as be compliant with the OSHA excavation standard.
Reported June 2017, by Greg Shreenan, Contractor News & Views (CNV) Magazine
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Trench Shoring Company and Trautwein Construction, Inc. Sewer Project
The Newhope Placentia Trunk Sewer Replacement Project aims to increase the size of the current system by replacing more than 7 miles of sewer line with larger diameter pipe.
Reported March 2017, Issue 3, by Brian Hoover, CalContractor Magazine
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Tackling Trench Safety
Just when you thought trench worker safety was on an undeviating ever-safer course — BAM! — the dream of zero fatalities collapsed under a ton of dirt. Manufacturers discuss current statistics and the importance of protective systems.
As reported by Giles Lambertson, Utility Contractor, February 2017
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Pasadena Beefed Up Rose Parade Security with Trench Shoring Company’s K-Rail Water-Filled Barriers
Pasadena beefed up the security at the 2017 Rose Parade. Trench Shoring Company K-Rails were used to enhance the security and safety for parade attendees.
Reported 2016, by Jeff Michael, KCBS / KCAL9
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Trench Shoring Company’s Slide Rail Systems
Meet Shoring Challenges of Costco Fuel Tank Installation
Dealing with large- scale dimensions and unusual tank configurations presented multiple challenges in a recent fuel tank project at a Norwalk, CA, Costco location.
Reported 2016, Issue 10 "CalContractor" Magazine
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In the Trenches With 10 Mile Long Pipeline
Trench Shoring Company Helps Kiewit-Shea Joint Venture Keep It Safe In The Trenches on the 10-Mile-Long Pipeline for New Carlsbad Desalination Plant.
Reported 2014 Rental Guide Issue "CalContractor" Magazine
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