SOUTHWEST GAS CORP
gas_distribution Incident — LAS VEGAS, NV — January 29, 2013
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 29, 2013 |
| Operator | SOUTHWEST GAS CORP |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | LAS VEGAS |
| State | NV |
| County | CLARK COUNTY |
| Coordinates | 36.09724, -115.14579 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | THREADED CONNECTION FAILURE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $291 |
| Emergency Response | $70,223 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A CONTRACTED LEAK SURVEYOR WORKING FOR SOUTHWEST GAS DISCOVERED A GRADE 1 LEAK ON A TWO-INCH PVC MAIN IN THE INTERSECTION OF SWENSON STREET AND COLBY AVENUE IN CLARK COUNTY. SERVICE TO 1026 ACTIVE CUSTOMERS WAS DISCONTINUED AT 15:10 UNTIL REPAIRS TO THE MAIN WERE COMPLETED.
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.