ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - COLORADO/KANSAS
gas_distribution Incident — EASTON, KS
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - COLORADO/KANSAS |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | EASTON |
| State | KS |
| County | LEAVENWORTH |
| Coordinates | 39.34519, -95.10539 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
ATMOS EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING ON A PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. DURING THE PROCESS, THE EXISTING PIPE WAS DAMAGED, AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE ESCAPING GAS, ONE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS THAT REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION.
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.