October 1, 2025
Excavation incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy.
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| Injury Type: Close call | |
| Core Activity: House or other wood frame contracting, construction, or renovation work / Excavation operation | |
| Location: Interior B.C. | |
| Date of Incident: 2025-Aug | ID Number: 2025207240020 |
| A 5-ton mini-excavator was excavating near an identified underground utility. The excavator struck the high-pressure natural gas service, causing an uncontrolled release of natural gas. The site was evacuated, emergency services and the utility owner were contacted, and the service was repaired. | |
| Injury Type: Close call | |
| Core Activity: Industrial, commercial, institutional or highrise residential contracting or construction | |
| Location: Lower Mainland | |
| Date of Incident: 2025-Aug | ID Number: 2025192800008 |
| A utility road crew was performing mechanical digging on a roadway to facilitate placement of a new water line service. While digging, the excavator contacted a gas line (1.25 inches, 60 psi), resulting in an uncontrolled release of natural gas. The immediate worksite was evacuated while the utility owner made repairs. | |