City of Monahans proclaims August 10 National Safe Digging Day

Who:       U.S. Department of Labor’s

                 Occupational Safety and Health Administration

                 Damage Prevention Council of Texas

                 City of Monahans, Texas

What:      National Safe Digging Day Proclamation

When:     Aug. 10, 2023

                 7:30 a.m. CDT

Where:   Ward County Event Center

                1525 Monahans Parkway

                Monahans, TX 78756

Background: As part of the Permian Basin Excavation Safety Day, Monahans City Manager Rex M. Thee presented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Damage Prevention Council of Texas’ Permian Basin Chapter with a proclamation recognizing Aug. 10, 2023, as National Safe Digging Day. Widely known as “811 Day,” the annual commemoration reminds employers, workers and others to call before beginning an excavation project to avoid damage to underground pipes and electrical lines.