utility strike

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There ya have it folks....

In baseball, you always get three strikes before you're out..

In the real world, you may only get one....

An underground utility strike can have devastating consequences for your employees, business and contractors.

The last thing you want is to be a statistic.

Explosions and severe incidents are relatively rare but they can, and do, happen. If your team strikes an underground utility line, cease work at once. Stop all excavation and turn off equipment to minimize the risk of sparks and fire.

The next steps depend on the type of line you’ve hit. For example, if a gas line is struck, immediately call 911 and clear the area. Call the relevant utility, and make sure to evacuate those nearby.

If an electrical line has been struck, warn everyone in the vicinity and notify 911.

The person operating the excavator should remain on the equipment, the ground and objects/equipment near the point of contact may be energized. Exiting the excavator at this point is extremely dangerous.

Those on the ground near the point of contact should not move and must keep both feet together. Remind your people not to touch anything. Do not exit the area until the electric utility gives the go-ahead.

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