TOMBALL, TEXAS — A construction worker was seriously injured on August 26, 2025, when a trench collapsed during an expansion project at a church near Telge Road and SH-99 in Tomball. According to the Tomball Fire Department, the trench measured approximately 12 feet deep. The worker sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. (ABC13 Houston)
Trench Collapse Injuries in Tomball: What Happened
Emergency crews reported that the worker was conscious and responsive at the scene. Rescuers carefully extracted him from the trench before transferring him for medical care.
This tragic workplace accident highlights the ongoing dangers of trench and excavation work, especially when employers fail to follow federal and state safety regulations.
OSHA Safety Standards for Trenches
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all trenches deeper than 5 feet to have protective systems in place, such as:
- Trench boxes or shoring to prevent collapse
- Proper sloping or benching of trench walls
- Daily inspections by a “competent person”
When safety rules are ignored, workers face life-threatening hazards. Nationwide, trench collapses are among the leading causes of construction site fatalities.
Who May Be Liable After a Tomball Construction Accident
In trench collapse and construction accident cases, multiple parties may be responsible, including:
- General contractors who failed to enforce OSHA regulations
- Subcontractors or supervisors who neglected daily inspections
- Property owners or developers overseeing unsafe excavation work
An injured worker may be entitled to workers’ compensation and, in some cases, additional third-party claims for negligence or unsafe workplace conditions.
Legal Options for Injured Construction Workers
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our Houston construction accident lawyers and Tomball workplace injury attorneys fight for the rights of injured workers. Victims of trench collapses and excavation accidents may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and permanent disability
Serving Tomball and the Greater Houston Area
Our firm has decades of experience representing injured construction workers and their families across the Houston Ship Channel, Tomball, Cypress, Katy, and surrounding areas. With offices in Pearland and Corpus Christi, we are dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and improving safety for all workers.
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