GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP
gas_transmission Incident — — August 13, 2015
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 13, 2015 |
| Operator | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 29.97560, -95.60213 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY OPERATOR'S CONTRACTOR (SECOND PARTY) |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $8,500 |
| Emergency Response | $6,500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE FROM 1/2-INCH POWER GAS LINE CAUSED DURING BACKFILLING OPERATIONS.
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.