PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
gas_distribution Incident — GRAND JUNCTION, CO — March 19, 2013
Incident Information
| Incident Date | March 19, 2013 |
| Operator | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | GRAND JUNCTION |
| State | CO |
| County | MESA |
| Coordinates | 39.08360, -108.56056 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 3 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $27,133 |
| Emergency Response | $27,133 |
| Other Costs | $173,080 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
DAMAGE RESULTED WHEN THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR STRUCK GAS MAIN WITH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING EQUIPMENT
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.