Arrow Plumbing

OSHA throws book at contractor for trenching death. I hear lame excuses for ignoring risk

cmonforton | June 30, 2017

It is maddening to read yet again about a worker being killed in a trench cave-in. These deaths are completely preventable by using some pretty cheap equipment. The death of Donald “DJ” Meyer in December 2016 is especially tragic. The 33 year-old is survived by his son Ashten, 8. The youngster’s mother died unexpectedly two years ago. I learned this week that OSHA has thrown the book at Meyer’s employer. They issued citations against Arrow Plumbing for six willful and eight serious violations and proposed a $714,142 penalty. Arrow Plumbing was responsible for making certain its excavation…

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