LACLEDE GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — ST LOUIS, MO — July 12, 2012
Incident Information
| Incident Date | July 12, 2012 |
| Operator | LACLEDE GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | ST LOUIS |
| State | MO |
| County | NA |
| Coordinates | 38.65472, -90.28196 |
Cause
| Cause | CORROSION FAILURE |
| Subcause | EXTERNAL CORROSION |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $50,467 |
| Emergency Response | $33,153 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"A CLAMP WAS BEING INSTALLED ON THE 12"" CAST IRON MAIN TO REPAIR A LEAK. DURING PREPARATION FOR THE CLAMP INSTALLATION, A SEGMENT OF GRAPHITIZED MAIN DISLODGED ITSELF AT THE SIX O'CLOCK POSITION. A SPARK SUBSEQUENTLY OCCURRED FROM AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE WHICH IGNITED THE GAS."
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.