GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP
gas_transmission Incident — — July 12, 2012
Incident Information
| Incident Date | July 12, 2012 |
| Operator | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 30.41238, -91.89638 |
Cause
| Cause | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD |
| Subcause | DESIGN-, CONSTRUCTION-, INSTALLATION-, OR FABRICATION-RELATED |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $84,500 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $38,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
CRACK IN THE 2"" PIPE NEAR A WELD ATTACHING A SADDLE TO THE PIPE. THE 2' IS A BYPASS AROUND A 36"" MAINLINE VALVE. INCIDENT INITIALLY WAS NOT THOUGHT TO EXCEED THE $50,000 THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING.
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.