LACLEDE GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CHESTERFIELD, MO
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | LACLEDE GAS CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CHESTERFIELD |
| State | MO |
| County | ST. LOUIS |
| Coordinates | 38.63633, -90.53051 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
WATER ESCAPING AT HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH A HOLE IN A 6"" DIAMETER WATER MAIN SCOURED A LARGE OVAL SHAPED HOLE IN A 4"" PLASTIC GAS MAIN. ACCORDING TO INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE WATER COMPANY WATER SYSTEM PRESSURE WAS BETWEEN 160 AND 170 PSI AT THAT LOCATION AT THE TIME. THE TWO MAINS CROSS EACH OTHER AT THIS INTERSECTION.
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.