« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Call before you dig  (Read 570 times)

Offline Mickey1992

  • Gold Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3362
Call before you dig
« on: January 28, 2009, 01:22:26 PM »
Apparently caused by corroded underground nat gas pipeline.

“The concussion of the explosion almost knocked me off my feet at a quarter [of] a mile, and you could feel the heat…,” Mattox said.

http://www.appomattoxnews.com/2008/appomattox-gas-line-explosion-update.html








« Last Edit: January 28, 2009, 01:24:15 PM by Mickey1992 »
Logged

Offline nirvana

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 5640
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2009, 01:36:11 PM »
There's a way to start off your day :eek:
Logged
Who are you to wave your finger?

Offline CAP1

  • Radioactive Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 22287
      • The Axis Vs Allies Arena
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2009, 07:54:23 PM »
dam........
Logged
ingame 1LTCAP
80th FS "Headhunters"
S.A.P.P.- Secret Association Of P-38 Pilots (Lightning in a Bottle)

Offline Xasthur

  • Gold Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2728
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2009, 08:14:51 PM »
No one died..... cool pics.

The Australian saying is 'Dial before you Dig'. Has a better 'ring' to it.  :lol
« Last Edit: January 28, 2009, 08:17:06 PM by Xasthur »
Logged
Raw Prawns
Australia

"Beaufighter Operator Support Services"

Offline AWMac

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 9251
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2009, 08:24:34 PM »
Ya don't plant corn in the Spring....Sheesh.
Logged

Offline USRanger

  • AvA Staff Member
  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 10325
      • BoP Home
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2009, 08:35:13 PM »
Heehee natural gas is coool.


So, how are the pipes under your homes looking these days fellas?  Checked em lately? :t
« Last Edit: January 28, 2009, 08:38:36 PM by USRanger »
Logged
Axis vs Allies Staff Member
☩ JG11 Sonderstaffel ☩
Flying 'Black[Death] 10' ☩JG11☩

Only the Proud, Only the Strong Ne Desit Virtus

Offline Meatwad

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 12900
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2009, 08:41:39 PM »
holy freakin cow!
Logged
See Rule 19- Do not place sausage on pizza.
I am No-Sausage-On-Pizza-Wad.
Das Funkillah - I kill hangers, therefore I am a funkiller. Coming to a vulchfest near you.
You cant tie a loop around 400000 lbs of locomotive using a 2 foot rope - Drediock on fat women

Offline uptown

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 8570
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2009, 08:51:11 PM »
Wow! That's where I grew up.  :huh
Logged
Lighten up Francis

Offline lowZX14

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1340
      • Home of the 325th Checkertails VFG
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2009, 08:31:38 AM »
I saw that in a presentation we received at the F.D. from this big pipeline company that goes around doing this sort of training.  The videos and pictures the guy had were crazy.
Logged
lowZX14
325th Checkertails VFG
www.325thcheckertailsvfg.com

Offline VonMessa

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 11922
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2009, 08:44:32 AM »
Know What's Below. Call Before You Dig

All excavators must contact PA One Call at least 3 business days prior to excavation, as required by law.

1-800-692-7380

Stay safe in Pennsylvania    :aok
Logged
Braümeister und Schmutziger Hund von JG11


We are all here because we are not all there.

Offline lowZX14

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1340
      • Home of the 325th Checkertails VFG
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2009, 08:47:56 AM »
Or you can use the national number 811.
Logged
lowZX14
325th Checkertails VFG
www.325thcheckertailsvfg.com

Offline SpazMan

  • Nickel Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 384
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2009, 10:35:56 AM »
Wow wouldn't have minded seeing that from a mile or so away..... :eek:
Logged

Offline druski85

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1212
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2009, 11:32:29 AM »
I saw this thread yesterday, but only just now noticed that on the 2nd house, the brick house gets completely blown away, yet the little garage (I'm assuming without a foundation and sided with vinyl) made it out nearly unscarred.  Crazy
Logged

Offline wooly15

  • Copper Member
  • **
  • Posts: 332
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2009, 11:48:09 AM »
Quote from: uptown on January 28, 2009, 08:51:11 PM
Wow! That's where I grew up.  :huh

Holy S*** uptown me too!  Check your PM's. 

I actually know some people who lived nearby and had some house damage!

Some footage....not sure who made it...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=appomattox%20pipeline%20explosion&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#
« Last Edit: January 29, 2009, 11:54:37 AM by wooly15 »
Logged

Offline MORAY37

  • Gold Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2318
Re: Call before you dig
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2009, 11:52:22 AM »
Anyone not realize that we need to rebuild infrastructure yet?  This pipe was simply old and failed. 

Glad no one was hurt badly.
Logged
"Ocean: A body of water occupying 2/3 of a world made for man...who has no gills."
-Ambrose Bierce
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »