> In the rare case it does happen, the utility company would/should be at fault for leaving a manhole open like that.
Sometimes, the utility wouldn't be at fault. It has happened in the past the people would steal manhole covers to sell them for scrap (you know, to get money for their next 'fix').
This is less of an issue now, as most scrap companies won't take manhole covers anymore, unless the seller can prove they represent the locality shown on the cover, and that they have such authorization...
Sometimes, the utility wouldn't be at fault. It has happened in the past the people would steal manhole covers to sell them for scrap (you know, to get money for their next 'fix').
This is less of an issue now, as most scrap companies won't take manhole covers anymore, unless the seller can prove they represent the locality shown on the cover, and that they have such authorization...
...but there are less scrupulous scrap companies.