CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP
gas_distribution Incident — WAPATO, WA — February 22, 2014
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 22, 2014 |
| Operator | CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORP |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | WAPATO |
| State | WA |
| County | YAKIMA |
| Coordinates | 46.43350, -120.41400 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | MALFUNCTION OF CONTROL/RELIEF EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $290 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"DEBRIS, METAL SHAVINGS FLOWING DOWNSTREAM FROM THE PIPELINE BUILT UP IN THE REGULATOR BOOT CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION."
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.