MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER DIVISION
gas_distribution Incident — MILLINGTON, TN — August 20, 2021
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 20, 2021 |
| Operator | MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER DIVISION |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | MILLINGTON |
| State | TN |
| County | SHELBY |
| Coordinates | 35.37664, -89.74427 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
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.