LACLEDE GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CRYSTAL CITY, MO — December 15, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | December 15, 2010 |
| Operator | LACLEDE GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CRYSTAL CITY |
| State | MO |
| County | JEFFERSON |
| Coordinates | 38.21003, -90.39034 |
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 | $1,279 |
| Emergency Response | $168 |
| Other Costs | $200,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON THE NIGHT OF DECEMBER 15, 2010 A PRIVATELY OWNED/OPERATED FULL - SIZED PICKUP TRUCK SLID ON THE ICE COVERED PARKING LOT AND GLANCED OFF THE PROTECTIVE BOLLARD INTO THE GAS METER SET ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE IMPACT SEVERED THE STEEL OUTLET PIPING OF THE METER SET. IGNITION SOURCE IS UNKNOWN BUT MAY HAVE BEEN FROM NEARBY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT."
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.