BLACK HILLS ENERGY
gas_distribution Incident — DUBUQUE, IA — July 11, 2021
Incident Information
| Incident Date | July 11, 2021 |
| Operator | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | DUBUQUE |
| State | IA |
| County | DUBUQUE |
| Coordinates | 42.49165, -90.75067 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "DAMAGE BY CAR, TRUCK, OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $301,270 |
| Emergency Response | $400 |
| Other Costs | $1,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL WHILE OPERATING A PRIVATE OWNED PASSENGER CAR. VEHICLE HIT THE REGULATOR STATION BARRICADES AND DAMAGED THE BARRICADES AND REGULATOR STATION. LEAKAGE WAS ON A .25 FITTING. GAS WAS NOT BLOWING.
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.