Utility demo urges homeowners to call 811 before digging
At a Williamson County fair, Middle Tennessee Electric lineman Michael Diggs used a buried‑cable demonstration to show how excavations can reach high‑voltage lines and urged residents to use the free 811 locating service before any digging.
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Michael Diggs demonstrated a buried‑cable scenario to show how underground distribution cables can carry high voltages and cautioned homeowners that digging without a locate can sever cables and cause injury or equipment damage.
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