The operator of the excavator was still inside when crews arrived at the scene in the 1100 block of Harrisburg Pike on Tuesday morning, according to Chief Hall.
PP&L soon arrived and "determined it was safe for the operator to get out," Hall said.
PP&L remained in the area to restore power to those affected.
The area where the excavator was working was being used for storage.
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