NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — FRANKLIN PARK, IL — May 17, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | May 17, 2010 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | FRANKLIN PARK |
| State | IL |
| County | COOK |
| Coordinates | 41.94045, -87.88542 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $121,000 |
| Emergency Response | $92,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
ROAD CONTRACTOR WAS DRIVING SHEET PILING FOR BRIDGE FOUNDATION AND STRUCK THE GAS MAIN.
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.