NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — DEKALB, IL — October 23, 2014
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 23, 2014 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| County | DEKALB |
| Coordinates | 41.96731, -88.73073 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $500 |
| Emergency Response | $500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"FENDING COMPANY HIT 1"" SERVICE LINE WHILE AUGERING FOR FENCE POST INSTALLATION."
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.