MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER DIVISION

gas_distribution Incident — MILLINGTON, TN — August 20, 2021

Incident Information

Incident DateAugust 20, 2021
OperatorMEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER DIVISION
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityMILLINGTON
StateTN
CountySHELBY
Coordinates35.37664, -89.74427

Cause

CauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE
SubcauseEXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries0

Costs

Property Damage$0
Emergency Response$0
Other Costs$0

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Incident Narrative

AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON 8/21/21 A BULLDOZER STRUCK A 10 INCH STEEL DISTRIBUTION MAIN THAT OPERATES AROUND 90 PSIG. THE BULLDOZER WAS WORKING FOR A FARMER RESHAPING A POND. THE BULLDOZER CAUSED AN APPROXIMATE 9IN BY 6IN HOLE IN THE PIPELINE.

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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