Per OSHA, Heaving or Squeezing is caused by the downward pressure created by the weight of adjoining soil. This pressure causes a bulge in the bottom of the cut. Heaving and squeezing can occur even when shoring or shielding has been properly installed.
For additional information, see OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) Section V: Chapter 2 (Definitions).
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