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Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited when excavating near a marked natural gas pipeline?
Operating mechanical excavation equipment directly over a marked gas pipeline is extremely dangerous due to the high risk of rupturing the line. Hand digging or
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Question: Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited when excavating near a marked natural gas pipeline?
Answer options:
- Using a hand shovel to carefully expose the pipeline.
- Hand digging within the locate tolerance zone. ✅ Operating an excavator bucket directly over the pipeline's marked location.
- Consulting pipeline drawings on-site before digging.
Correct answer: Operating an excavator bucket directly over the pipeline's marked location.
Explanation: Operating mechanical excavation equipment directly over a marked gas pipeline is extremely dangerous due to the high risk of rupturing the line. Hand digging or hydro-excavation is typically required in such close proximity.
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