FACTS

1. Inadequate excavation procedures (Inattention/lack of awareness, Not following procedure, No protective systems, Clearance not maintained, Misuse of tools/equipment, Lack of supervision, Service markup not maintained,)
2. Insufficient survey practices (Insufficient survey practices (use of locating equipment), Inadequate survey)
3. Inaccurate and missing underground utility location information inaccurate plans, Assets not on relevant plans.
4. Inadequate work planning (Inadequate assessment of works, Insufficient time allowed)
5. Insufficient skills (Insufficient competency, Insufficient gang skills)

• Failure to notify prior to digging (quantified as either failure to call or an incorrect/incomplete request submission) is the biggest individual factor contributing to damages.
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