DCP MIDSTREAM
gas_transmission Incident — — February 20, 2023
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 20, 2023 |
| Operator | DCP MIDSTREAM |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 36.20302, -99.16513 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $2,000 |
| Emergency Response | $2,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"A LOCAL LAND OWNER STRUCK THE CM 14"" (SHARON 14"") WHILE PULLING A LANEY 9 SHANK RIPPER PLOW TO CULTIVATE A MILO FIELD. LAND OWNER CONTACTED DCP MIDSTREAM EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER TO REPORT LINE STRIKE/RELEASE. DCP MIDSTREAM PERSONNEL RESPONDED AND ISOLATED LINE SEGMENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO NRC UPON CALCULATING GAS LOSS GREATER THAN 3 MILLION CUBIC FT. LINE REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT - JULY 17, 2023 - CHANGES MADE DUE TO EMAIL GUIDANCE FROM WESLEY MATTHEWS (PHMSA) AND KELLY PHELPS (OCC). - PART D - COST SPLIT TO BREAK OUT REPAIR COST VS COST OF SENDING A CREW TO THE SITE. - PART G - CAUSE CHANGED FROM G4 TO G3. - G3 - COMPLETED REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR 'EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY'."
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.