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Worker killed after trench collapse workers had warned was unsafe

Workers told supervisors the trench was unsafe moments before it collapsed, killing one worker and injuring his father; federal regulators later cited the employer for missing required safety protections.

Published Aug 19, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Workers warned their bosses a trench was unsafe just before it collapsed, killing one worker and injuring his father, and federal regulators later found the trench lacked required safety protections.