Project: Missing To Meaningful

This post details how a missing piece from a manhole cover in a kitchen supply warehouse was quickly and effectively resolved with a custom-fabricated solution—ensuring workplace safety and durability.

a partially open manhole cover in the storage room presented an overlooked but serious safety hazard. Although the area didn’t experience heavy foot traffic, any exposed manhole—especially in a commercial setting—poses a liability and must be properly sealed to avoid injury or accidents.

that specializes in industrial, commercial, and residential repair services noticed the broken manhole cover. It was oddly shaped and had a missing piece, which raised immediate red flags. The plumbers promptly advised the warehouse owner to replace the damaged cover to prevent potential safety risks.  The warehouse owner, unaware of the issue until the inspection, was grateful for the heads-up. He quickly approved the plumber’s recommendation to secure a custom manhole cover that would restore both safety and functionality.

the plumbing contractor contacted Manhole Covers Direct (MCD)—a trusted source for custom-fabricated manhole covers tailored to any dimension. After collecting the exact measurements of the existing manhole, the plumber selected a drop-in diamond plate manhole cover to ensure durability in the warehouse environment.

we drafted a design for approval, then fabricated a custom-fit manhole cover using our precision manufacturing process. Upon delivery, the replacement cover was installed and fit perfectly—seamlessly sealing the open hole and restoring full safety compliance..

were highly impressed with the quality, fit, and finish of the custom manhole cover. More importantly, the open hazard had been eliminated, giving the facility added protection and peace of mind.

“Giving our customer quality parts with the help of Manhole Covers Direct.”