PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_transmission Incident — — June 21, 2025
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 21, 2025 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 35.05068, -81.94059 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $372,467 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"CONTRACTOR BORED INTO A 8"" TRANSMISSION LINE DURING A TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLATION. USE OF MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT IN THE TOLERANCE ZONE & EXCAVATOR FAILED TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT FACILITIES. THE THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR FAILED TO FOLLOW ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND PROCEEDED WITH HDD WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OPERATOR."
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.