NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CICERO, IL — May 11, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | May 11, 2010 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CICERO |
| State | IL |
| County | COOK |
| Coordinates | 41.85975, -87.74490 |
Cause
| Cause | CORROSION FAILURE |
| Subcause | EXTERNAL CORROSION |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $3,500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"RELEASE OF GAS FROM 1-1/2"" BARE STEEL SERVICE LINE MIGRATED TO CUSTOMER SEWER DRAIN PIPE IN BATHROOM, RESULTING IN IGNITION OF GAS ."
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.