A government-issued dig permit confirming underground utilities have been located and marked before excavation begins. Subcontractors must obtain one before any ground-disturbance work. Operating without one exposes your crew to liability, fines, and project shutdowns.
ComplianceGlossary Term
811 Ticket
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Jones Act Waiver
ComplianceA temporary federal exemption allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport cargo between U.S. ports. Subcontractors may encounter this during emergency offshore operations or disaster response work. Waivers affect vessel availability, crewing rules, and subcontract scope on marine projects.
Wage and Hour Division
ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Labour branch that enforces federal wage laws, including overtime and minimum wage rules. Subcontractors must ensure field crew pay practices meet WHD standards to avoid audits and penalties. Misclassifying workers as independent contractors is a common trigger for WHD investigations.
Osha (occupational Safety and Health Administration) Recordable
ComplianceA work-related injury or illness that must be logged on an OSHA 300 form. This includes incidents requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, restricted work, or lost time. High recordable rates can disqualify subcontractors from bidding on major operator contracts.
Punitive Damages
ComplianceCourt-ordered payments that go beyond compensating actual losses, intended to punish serious misconduct. Subcontractors can face these for gross negligence or wilful safety violations. Many prime contracts include clauses limiting or waiving punitive damage liability.
Contempt Proceedings
ComplianceA court process used to enforce compliance with a court order, such as a payment judgment or injunction. Subcontractors can initiate contempt proceedings against clients who ignore court-ordered payments. Penalties may include fines or other sanctions against the non-complying party.
NSSGA (National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association)
ComplianceA U.S. trade association representing aggregate producers and suppliers. Subcontractors working aggregate sites must often meet NSSGA safety and operational standards. Their guidelines influence site rules, equipment specs, and contractor qualification requirements.
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Texas811 Guardian Uses Fiber-Optic Sensing to Catch Unauthorized Excavations in Real Time
Texas811 has launched Guardian, a patent-pending damage prevention system that converts existing fiber-optic lines into real-time excavation monitors and alerts utility operators when digging starts without an active 811 ticket.
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The Chemical Safety Board's investigation into a fatal hydrogen sulfide release at a Maine pulp mill points to inadequate gas monitoring systems, underscoring the need for field crews to review detection protocols.
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