A worker on a crew installing a septic tank was buried when excavated soil collapsed into the hole he was working in.
According to a report on PIX11, 38-year-old Lauro Pacheco was found dead at the bottom of the hole after a five-hour search by rescue workers.
About the Author
Rod Sutton
Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025.
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