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Conroe Trench Collapse Victim Identified as Jose Arevalo

OSHA has opened a workplace safety investigation.

Overview

  • Police identified Jose Arevalo, 44, of Houston, as the worker who died in the Conroe trench collapse.
  • A 34-year-old co-worker was rescued from the trench and has been released from the hospital.
  • Investigators said 10-foot dirt walls gave way during underground piping work by Engitex Construction.
  • Co-workers began rescue attempts before units from Conroe and nearby fire and EMS departments reached the site.
  • OSHA is investigating the workplace death after detectives reported no evidence of foul play.