PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_transmission Incident — — September 20, 2022
Incident Information
| Incident Date | September 20, 2022 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 35.27427, -80.53506 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $165,750 |
| Emergency Response | $29,250 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"A CONTRACTOR DAMAGED A 10"" STEEL MAIN WITH A TRACKHOE WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DIGGING A PROPOSED RETENTION POND. THE CONTRACTOR DID NOT CONTACT THE ONE-CALL CENTER FOR THE AREA BEING EXCAVATED."
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.