7. HITS AND MISSES Directional boring accident. New technology to excavate more safely - soft trencher vacuum excavator. Understand the capabilities / limitations of locating instruments. 15 minutes |
8. ACCIDENT AMBUSH Two cases of excavator damage to water mains, three cases involving gas lines, and a water main. Footage was shot by a contractor who was involved. 12 minutes |
9. FIRE, WATER, & FIBER A gas explosion is depicted. Contains a gas explosion, two major fiber optic cable cuts, and a water main rupture. 8 minutes |
10. DEADLY SURPRISES Covers over 12 accidents involving excavator damage to underground lines in a 12-month period. Most of the fatalities were utility workers. These, and other accidents are resulting in legislative activity in several states. 8 minutes |
11. HIDDEN HAZARDS Covers some of the worst accidents of 1999, including: fatal gas explosion, fatal power cable hit, and fatal gasoline fire. In all, 14 accidents are shown.12 minutes |
12. TRAGIC ENCOUNTERS Features nine accidents. Example: a TX policeman died when his car ignited a cloud of propane gas drifting across a highway after a bulldozer damaged a pipeline. 9 minutes |