Click or Call Before You Dig or Move High Loads
Request clearance for digging and moving high loads at least 5 business days before starting any project.
Request ClearanceWorking Near Power Lines
Underground utility lines and overhead power lines carry highvoltage electricity. Striking a buried line with heavy equipment, or hitting overhead lines with high loads can cause:
- Serious injury or death
- Major power outages
- Thousands in repair and service costs
- Delays to your project and disruptions to your community
Most incidents occur while oversized heavy machinery or equipment is being operated or transported. If your equipment becomes energized:
- Anything touching the equipment will also be energized.
- Often, it’s co-workers who get hurt, not the operator.
- Electricity can arc from the wire to the equipment, especially at high voltages.
