PUGET SOUND ENERGY
gas_distribution Incident — SEATTLE, WA — September 26, 2011
Incident Information
| Incident Date | September 26, 2011 |
| Operator | PUGET SOUND ENERGY |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| County | KING |
| Coordinates | 47.71827, -122.32272 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | ELECTRICAL ARCING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT OR FACILITY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $1,000 |
| Emergency Response | $100,000 |
| Other Costs | $10,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"THIS INCIDENT IS THE RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL ARCING PROCESS INITIATED BY ELECTRICITY FROM A DOWNED POWER LINE.A REPORT ISSUED ON DECEMBER 26, 2012 BY THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, PREPARED AFTER ITS INVESTIGATION, HAS A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THIS INCIDENT. THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.UTC.WA.GOV/DOCS/PAGES/RECORDSCENTER.ASPX UNDER DOCKET PG-111723."
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.