PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_transmission Incident — — August 1, 2022
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 1, 2022 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 35.39311, -78.08109 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $362,171 |
| Emergency Response | $5,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"CONTRACTOR BORED INTO A 10"" HIGH PRESSURE STEEL MAIN WHILE INSTALLING TELECOMMUNICATION LINES. INACCURATE/INSUFFICIENT LOCATE MARKS WERE PLACED."
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.