PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC

gas_transmission Incident — — August 1, 2022

Incident Information

Incident DateAugust 1, 2022
OperatorPIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_transmission

Location

State
Coordinates35.39311, -78.08109

Cause

CauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE
SubcauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries0

Costs

Property Damage$362,171
Emergency Response$5,000
Other Costs$0

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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.

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