Utility color codes are used to identify existing underground utilities in construction areas, to protect them from damage during excavation. Colored lines, flags, or both are used to mark the location and denote the type of underground utility. A special type of spray paint, which works when the can is upside-down, is used to mark […]
MISS DIG
Read posts about MISS DIG from Ron Meyer & Associates Excavating, West Michigan excavation contractors.
Excavation Safety: How to Recognize a Gas or Petroleum Leak
Helpful information for excavation contractors on how to recognize a gas or petroleum leak including what you might see, hear, or smell. What you might see if there is a gas or petroleum leak You might see Natural Gas Natural Gas Liquids Petroleum Gas Crude Oil Refined Products Brown patches in vegetation on or near […]
Excavation Safety: What to Do If You Damage a Pipeline
Ron MeyerAs 45 years of experience as an underground/site contactor and a third generation contractor, Ron takes time to go through each individual project with the supervisor and is responsible for all scheduling and equipment logistics. He’s also involved in all troubleshooting for projects.
What Does MISS DIG Mark?
For more MISS DIG FAQs and information, visit missdig.org. Ron MeyerAs 45 years of experience as an underground/site contactor and a third generation contractor, Ron takes time to go through each individual project with the supervisor and is responsible for all scheduling and equipment logistics. He’s also involved in all troubleshooting for projects.
Michigan’s MISS DIG System Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To contact MISS DIG: In Michigan Call: 811, Everywhere Else Call: 800-482-7171 What is MISS DIG 811? MISS DIG 811 is Michigan’s statewide one-call notification system that was developed in order to provide excavators and the general public the ability to inform multiple owners of underground facilities of excavation with a single call. MISS DIG […]
Michigan’s MISS DIG 2017 Excavation Handbook For Gas & Liquid Pipelines
MISS DIG has released the 2017 Excavation Handbook For Gas & Liquid Pipelines. For your convenience, it’s available for download below. This publication has been prepared for Michigan’s excavators as a reference tool when interacting with MISS DIG 811. We recommend that you share the information in this manual with all employees involved in excavating […]