CHATTANOOGA GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CHATTANOOGA, TN — March 12, 2014
Incident Information
| Incident Date | March 12, 2014 |
| Operator | CHATTANOOGA GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| County | HAMILTON |
| Coordinates | 35.02918, -85.36266 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $4,000 |
| Emergency Response | $200 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.