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Man Killed In Drilling Accident

November 21, 2007 rockman Miscellaneous Comments Off on Man Killed In Drilling Accident

 

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National Driller Magazine has a nice overview article of Continuous-Flight Auger Piles that was featured in their Foundation Drilling Newsletter. It’s a decent overview for those unfamiliar with CFA Piles. This type of deep foundation […]

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A 10 inch hollow stem auger grazed a packed subway car on the NY MTA’s F line last week scratching the side of the train and breaking windows. Fortunately there were no injuries. I think […]

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October 29, 2008 rockman In Memoriam Comments Off on Drill Rig Fatality – Removed

This post was removed at the request of the victim’s family. Please see a subsequent apology.

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