ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO
gas_distribution Incident — MOUNT VERNON, GA — May 15, 2013
Incident Information
| Incident Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Operator | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | MOUNT VERNON |
| State | GA |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| Coordinates | 32.19092, -82.62369 |
Cause
| Cause | "PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE" |
| Subcause | MECHANICAL JOINT FAILURE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $48,000 |
| Emergency Response | $226,675 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A 6-INCH HP STEEL MAIN WITH A BULL PLUG END CONNECTED BY A STYLE 700 POSI-HOLD COMPRESSION COUPLING SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN.
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.