CHATTANOOGA GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CHATTANOOGA, TN
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | CHATTANOOGA GAS CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| County | HAMILTON |
| Coordinates | 35.02918, -85.36266 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A 2-INCH PLASTIC NATURAL GAS MAIN WAS SEVERED BY A BACKHOE DURING EXCAVATION TO REPLACE A FIRE HYDRANT. THE ESCAPING GAS IGNITED BURNING THE BACKHOE, A DUMP TRUCK, THE ROOF ON THE BUILDING AT 306 BROWN FERRY ROAD AND POWER LINES ABOVE THE INCIDENT.
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.