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.