Construction Worker Killed in Trench Collapse Accident near Sherman Oaks

A construction worker was killed while digging a trench north of Sherman Oaks, according to The Beverly Hills Courier. He was found by a co-worker buried up to his neck after the trench collapsed.

The victim was in a trench that was eight feet deep and two feet wide. At the time of the San Fernando Valley construction accident, he was excavating a trench by himself with hand tools in an attempt to find a sewer line from the street. Unfortunately, no one saw the accident occur, and the worker was not discovered until 2:51 p.m. About 100 firefighters were sent to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 3:10 p.m.

This tragic construction accident is one example of how deadly a job in the construction field can be. The construction industry ranks first for number of job-related deaths, and ranks fifth among all industries for number of job-related injuries.

Construction accidents in the San Fernando Valley can often be caused by poorly maintained equipment, poor training, and a constant pressure from property owners or contractors to get a job done more quickly, which can cause some to overlook safety precautions, and can result in serious or fatal injuries.

When an accident occurs on a construction site, the contractors, architects, or property owners could potentially be held liable for the accident and related injuries. If you have been injured while working at a construction accident in the San Fernando Valley, and believe the accident was due to another’s negligence, contact the San Fernando Valley construction accident attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm. Our lawyers have many years of experience in dealing with the complicated issues that can arise in a construction accident lawsuit. Contact us today at 818-886-6600 to learn more.