NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — SANDWICH, IL — October 20, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 20, 2010 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | SANDWICH |
| State | IL |
| County | DEKALB |
| Coordinates | 41.64483, -88.61204 |
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 | $3,150 |
| Emergency Response | $250 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"DRIVER VEERED OFF THE ROAD, JUMPED A CURB THEN HIT A METAL FENCE BEFORE HITTING A BUILDING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE GAS METER SET THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING."
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.