Unconventional Use of Aluminum Shield Helps Solves Contractor's Dilemma Coble Trench Safety shoring specialist John Knighten plays a key role in assisting contractor with shoring design. The Specifics The contractor had to stop the flow of water in the creek.  The contractor had to clean 300 feet of 56 inch storm drain.  The contractor found a point in the creek beyond where the storm drain emptied into the creek and blocked it off.  The contractor then went upstream and pumped the water through the pipe cleaning it out.  Once the water dammed up in front of the box they then pumped it out. If you're facing a particularly challenging trench job, give Coble Trench Safety a call to learn how we can help you get it right the first time. Atlanta, GA 1.877.312.1776 Baltimore, MD 1.866.951.0809 Birmingham, AL 1.877.312.1782 Charleston, SC 1.866.957.3624 Charlotte 1.877.587.3624 D.C. / Northern VA 1.866.887.3624 Greensboro (Corporate) 1.866.587.3624 Greenville, SC 1.877.312.1780 Jacksonville, FL 1.877.312.1783 Knoxville, TN 1.877.312.1781 Myrtle Beach, SC 1.866.586.9404 Norfolk, VA 1.866.975.3490 Raleigh 1.888.587.3624 Richmond, VA 1.866.887.3630 Click links in red above for more detailed information. CTS also offers Competent Person for Trench & Excavation training, as well as Confined Space Entry training. To see available dates and sign-up CLICK HERE The Scenario The contractor only had light equipment available for the project since it would not be possible to get an excavator near the creek.  The limited equipment available would exclude heavier pieces of equipment from being used on the project.  The Solution John Knighten met with the contractor to discuss the unique project and how Coble Trench Safety could help reach a feasible solution.  After a brief discussion, it was decided that a small aluminum trench shield could be used along with sand bags to plug the gaps along the trench shield.