Make sure you know what to do if you or a co-worker damages an underground utility.
Contact with Electrical Facilities:
- Call 911 and call us at 800-662-4PWR (4797) immediately.
- Warn others to stay away.
- Do NOT touch the equipment and the ground at the same time.
- Stay on the equipment unless it is on fire.
- If you must exit the equipment, jump clear and land with your feet together. Shuffle away with feet together on the ground. Shuffling reduces the risk of electric shock.
In Case of Gas Pipeline Contact:
- Call 911 and call us at 800-261-LEAK (5325) immediately.
- Warn others to stay away.
- Keep all ignition sources (like vehicles) away, as this can cause gas to ignite.
In Case of Other Utility Contact:
- Notify your supervisor and the utility owner immediately.
If you cut a fiber optic cable, do not look into the end of it. This can cause serious eye damage even if the light source is not visible.
