Like everyone else, thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have died working on ANY construction project ANYWHERE.

However, I don't necessarily agree with alot of the posters here.

Let's pretend that you work for XYZ Construction. You are an operator. When you first showed up on the jobsite, it was mandated that you receive safety training, on top of the training you received at the labor hall (apprentice programs) , plus how ever many years of work experience.

There is an accident. You've been through training from XYZ to be safe. You've been through the apprentice program and know what to do/not to do. You've had years of experience.

How is this accident XYZ's fault? You are certified as an Operator. Is it not the operators fault for not following safety procedures?

Is it XYZ's fault for not hiring 1 person for EACH construction worker to monitor them (50 workers and then 50 people standing around watching all day long). No it's not their fault.

Is it the union hall's fault for graduating someone from the apprentice program when maybe they needed additional training? No it's not their fault.

Accident - thats exactly what they are. Its horrible that it is costing lives, but everyone is so quick to blame the main contractor.

At no disrespect to people who have lost their lives, you simply cannot blame a company for the mistake of one person. It is impossible to monitor every person on every job site, for every minute of the day. The company, when seeing the certifications assumes that the person is trained and capable of doing the job they have been hired to do.