Perform Utility Locate and Excavation

What happens here

Prior to any significant digging, a utility locate was performed to identify public utility lines. However, during excavation with a mini-excavator equipped with a grapple bucket, an unmarked PVC line was accidentally struck. This incident highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between publicly marked utilities and private unmarked lines (like irrigation or private electrical), and the company's protocol for managing such situations to prevent further damage and assign responsibility.

Goal: Before excavation, a utility locate was performed. During the excavation process, an unmarked PVC line was accidentally struck, requiring immediate action and adherence to established protocols for utility damage.