Thank you to everyone who attended Excavation Safety Day in Lubbock hosted by City of Lubbock, Atmos Energy, Texas811, Damage Prevention Council of Texas, South Plains ASSP Chapter and many more!

We had an incredible day of education with insightful presentations by industry professionals and special guests, including Councilwoman Christy Martinez-Garcia who read a city proclamation from the mayor, and representatives from OSHA.

Highlights of the day included

• Outside demonstrations featuring a pipeline rupture and trench collapse rescue
• An impressive equipment showcase
• Presentations from industry professionals

A huge thank you to our sponsors for their support in making this event a success! Together, we are promoting safety and awareness in the excavation industry.

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