All Michigan residents can now call 811 to have utility lines located before beginning any digging or excavation project.
811 is the toll-free nationwide "Call Before You Dig" number. Just dial 811 and your call will be routed to the local "Call Before You Dig" system. That's MISS DIG in Michigan. A call to 811 in Michigan will quickly begin the process of getting underground utility lines marked. MISS DIG System, Inc. will notify effected member utility companies to send crews to mark underground lines for free.
The existing MISS DIG number for Michigan - 1-800-482-7171 - still can be used to contact the state program. 811 is an additional, easy-to-remember access number for MISS DIG. The 811 number can be called from any phone - land line, cell or cable phone.
Michigan law requires property owners and professional excavators to contact MISS DIG three (3) business days before beginning any project
involving digging. This helps avoid possible injuries or damage to natural gas and oil lines, electric, telephone, TV cable and water and sewer facilities. Failure to call MISS DIG could leave you facing costly repair bills for damaged utility-owned lines.
Also be aware that, if you have buried "customer-owned" lines in a project area, you are responsible for locating and marking those lines before your project begins. Customer-owned lines are lines between the meter and your appliance. These include lines to yard lights, pool and spa heaters, garages, workshops and similar areas. To learn more about the MISS DIG program and 811, visit www.missdig.org or www.call811.com.
In some situations, SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY is required to identify its pipeline locations.
The pipeline markers typically used by SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY (as shown) include a number for Miss Dig (811). Miss Dig must be contacted three (3) business days before beginning any project involving digging so that all utility lines - including natural gas pipelines can be marked. This is not only for your safety, but you can be held liable for damage to unmarked lines.
SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY gas line markers also list a 24-hour emergency number: 1-888-GAS-1-GAS (1-888-427-1427). This number should be used ONLY to report emergencies. If you have questions about this information, contact SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY at 1-800-624-2019.
Note To Professional Contractors: Third-party contractors are subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. OSHA cites in its "General Duty Clause" possible regulatory enforcement action that could be taken against excavation contractors who place their employees at risk by not utilizing proper damage prevention practices. The lack of adequate damage prevention could subject the excavator to OSHA regulatory enforcement.
Note To Professional Contractors: Third-party contractors are subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. OSHA cites in its "General Duty Clause" possible regulatory enforcement action that could be taken against excavation contractors who place their employees at risk by not utilizing proper damage prevention practices. The lack of adequate damage prevention could subject the excavator to OSHA regulatory enforcement.
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www.semcoenergygas.com and click the "Save Money This Winter" link at the bottom of the home page.
