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OSHA Counts 13 Deaths Related to Augers in 20 Years - ENR | McGraw-Hill Construction

Publication Date: 03-JUL-08
Author:  Jonathan Barnes
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging contractors to be cautious when using powered augers after an accident investigation led to research showing 13 deaths in two decades. In a recent bulletin, OSHA warns that an auger can become entangled with hidden landscaping fabric or contact utility lines, leading to deaths.
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