Fatal Trenching and Irrigation Accident in Landscaping  

On October 12, 2023, a fatal accident involving trenching for irrigation installation occurred in a residential landscaping project in Austin, Texas, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old worker, Kevin Harris. Harris was working in a trench approximately 8 feet deep, installing irrigation pipes, when the trench walls suddenly collapsed, burying him under tons of soil. Despite the immediate efforts of his coworkers and the prompt arrival of emergency services, Harris was pronounced dead at the scene due to asphyxiation and severe trauma. The investigation revealed that the trench lacked proper protective systems such […]