Increased density of development has created an unforeseen result — a growing number of accidental underground utility strikes. The Common Ground Alliance’s 2015 Damage Information Reporting Tool report identified 278,861 utility damage events in the U.S. and Canada, resulting in $1.7 billion in property damage, as well as 1,906 injuries and 421 deaths.
Based on these numbers, it’s clear that this is an issue that should be at the forefront of the minds of contractors dealing with underground excavation. We’ve developed a quick Q&A to guide you through the process.Q: What’s causing these strikes?According to the Common Ground Alliance, there appears to
