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If you hit a below ground
line
Even if it looks like a
little nick in the utility line, it's very dangerous
and needs to be fixed immediately. Damaged phone
lines or fiber optic cables can disrupt 911
emergency service. If you do hit a line, do not bury
it. Here's what to do:
Electrical
Call 911 and your electricity
utility immediately.
Keep your co-workers back.
Do NOT touch the equipment and the ground at the
same time.
If you're on the equipment, do NOT get off (unless
it's on fire.)
If you must get off, jump as far as you can and land
with your feet together. Shuffle away with feet
together and on the ground.
Gas pipeline
Call 911 and your gas utility
immediately.
Call your supervisor.
Keep people away.
Keep all ignition sources (like vehicles) away, as
this can cause gas to ignite.
Utility
Notify your supervisor and
the utility owner immediately.
If you cut a fiber optic cable, don't look into the
end of it. This can cause serious eye damage even if
the light source is not visible.

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