ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - COLORADO/KANSAS
gas_distribution Incident — EASTON, KS — September 22, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | September 22, 2010 |
| Operator | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - COLORADO/KANSAS |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | EASTON |
| State | KS |
| County | LEAVENWORTH |
| Coordinates | 39.34519, -95.10539 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | EQUIPMENT NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $68,000 |
| Emergency Response | $10,700 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.