Ind. Code § 8-1-26-4 : UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION — UTILITIES GENERALLY — DAMAGE TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES —1-26-4 - "Damage" TEXT PDF As used in this chapter, "damage" means: (1) the substantial weakening of structural or lateral support of an underground facility; (2) the penetration or destruction of a protective coating, a housing, or another protective device of an underground facility; (3) the partial or complete severance of an underground facility; or (4) rendering any underground facility inaccessible. IC 8-1-26-4 As added by P.L. 69-1990, SEC.2.