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I don't wanna be this backhoe operator
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<blockquote data-quote="1982vett" data-source="post: 528513" data-attributes="member: 7795"><p>Personal experience has taught me that line locates are not and exact science. Even using a rule of no mechanical digging within 36' of a marked line, gas or telepone, is not always safe. Knowing where the line is supposed to be helps you be on the lookout for it.</p><p></p><p>One instance, we were drilling holes for light pole bases along a street. DigTest had marked all of the utility lines. Gas company had even taken a look and said everything was marked. First two holes were extremely close to the marked lines, third was farther away, fourth was past a 90 degree turn in the line and supposed to be clear of any utilities. WRONG! Hit a 1 1/2" gas line dead center. Took out a 20 pair or so phone line the phone company said was abandoned once also. Turned out they were wrong about that too. Funny how many abandoned lines you can find that aren't abandoned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1982vett, post: 528513, member: 7795"] Personal experience has taught me that line locates are not and exact science. Even using a rule of no mechanical digging within 36' of a marked line, gas or telepone, is not always safe. Knowing where the line is supposed to be helps you be on the lookout for it. One instance, we were drilling holes for light pole bases along a street. DigTest had marked all of the utility lines. Gas company had even taken a look and said everything was marked. First two holes were extremely close to the marked lines, third was farther away, fourth was past a 90 degree turn in the line and supposed to be clear of any utilities. WRONG! Hit a 1 1/2" gas line dead center. Took out a 20 pair or so phone line the phone company said was abandoned once also. Turned out they were wrong about that too. Funny how many abandoned lines you can find that aren't abandoned. [/QUOTE]
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