BLACK HILLS ENERGY
gas_distribution Incident — MANCHESTER, IA — June 19, 2021
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 19, 2021 |
| Operator | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | IA |
| County | DELAWARE |
| Coordinates | 42.48458, -91.45858 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "NEARBY INDUSTRIAL, MAN-MADE, OR OTHER FIRE/EXPLOSION AS PRIMARY CAUSE OF INCIDENT" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $5,000 |
| Emergency Response | $200 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
GARBAGE/ DUMPSTER FIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO BLACK HILLS ENERGY METER SET AND REGULATOR. THE FIRE MELTED THE REGULATOR CAUSING IGNITION. MANCHESTER IOWA FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD THE GAS SHUT OFF BY THE TIME THE BHE TECH ARRIVED.
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.