Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks and Robert “Robby” Higgins died after a trench collapsed while they were working in Boston, adding to the over 250 trench collapse-related deaths over the past decade. NPR exposed how these deaths, including teenagers and fathers, were preventable, with employers often ignoring safety regulations. Despite OSHA inspections, companies have been fined yet continue to overlook safety measures, illustrating a lack of accountability. The story highlighted the tragic consequences of failing to follow basic safeguards in trench work and the need for stricter enforcement to prevent further casualties.
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