Accidental Utility Strike and Damage Assessment

What happens here

During the excavation, the mini excavator's bucket accidentally strikes an underground pipe, causing a sudden impact. The operator immediately stops digging and exits the machine to inspect the damage. He initially believes the pipe is intact and says he 'nailed it' without busting it, but upon closer inspection, he realizes the black pipe has indeed been 'busted' or damaged at one point and then again further down. He expresses frustration but also notes that at least it won't 'blast water out,' implying it might be an irrigation or drain pipe, not a pressurized water main.

Goal: Identify and assess damage to a buried pipe after an accidental strike.