DIGGING DANGERS IN THE PROFESSION.

Authors :: Parilac, Mike
Source :: Underground Focus: The Magazine of Below-Ground Damage Prevention; 2014, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p10-16, 7p
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: The article discusses some digging accidents in the U.S. including a damaged gas line caused by a subcontractor forcing the evacuation of a condominium complex in Kansas City, Missouri on March 2, 2013. It notes the plastic gas line leak caused by a contractor while attempting to bore a conduit killing one and injured 15 at JJ's Restaurant in the state. It also discusses the largest percentage consumed by utilities and their contractors in the 811 utilities protection service of Michigan.

Subjects :: NATURAL gas pipelines
GAS explosions
RESTAURANT accidents
SUBCONTRACTORS
ELECTRIC utilities
ACCIDENTS

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1090400X
Volume :: 28
Issue :: 3
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Underground Focus: The Magazine of Below-Ground Damage Prevention
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: 97090630

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