DEKALB - CHEROKEE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT
gas_distribution Incident — KILPATRICK, AL — June 10, 2012
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 10, 2012 |
| Operator | DEKALB - CHEROKEE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | KILPATRICK |
| State | AL |
| County | DEKALB |
| Coordinates | 34.26865, -86.07510 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "DAMAGE BY CAR, TRUCK, OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $853 |
| Emergency Response | $1,913 |
| Other Costs | $14,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
DURING A HEAVY RAIN EVENT. A CAR LOST CONTROL AND RAN THROUGH INTERSECTION AND PROTECTIVE BARRIERS STRIKING THE REGULATING STATION.
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.