Man Injured in Far Northwest Bexar County Construction Accident on Galm Road and Swayback Ranch

San Antonio, Texas (July 22, 2020) – A construction worker was injured Tuesday afternoon after getting trapped in a trench in Far Northwest Bexar County, according to authorities.

The accident happened around 12:45 p.m., July 21, on Galm Road and Swayback Ranch.

Authorities said a man in his 50s was entrapped by a trench collapse. He was about ten feet down in the trench with dirt up to his waist.

The man was rescued and was airlifted to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

The authorities are investigating the accident.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor, Texas holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous state in which to work, particularly in the construction industry.

The common causes of construction accidents include; negligence by the employer to provide necessary training regarding the use of equipment, or if the equipment itself has deteriorated from age or is in total disrepair, improper storage of materials, lackadaisical supervision, slovenly inspections, unmarked dangers, or general non-compliance with safety regulations and regimens along with code violations.

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