PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO

gas_distribution Incident — GRAND JUNCTION, CO — March 19, 2013

Incident Information

Incident DateMarch 19, 2013
OperatorPUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityGRAND JUNCTION
StateCO
CountyMESA
Coordinates39.08360, -108.56056

Cause

CauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE
SubcauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries3

Costs

Property Damage$27,133
Emergency Response$27,133
Other Costs$173,080

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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.

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