COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC
gas_distribution Incident — TOLEDO, OH — April 16, 2021
Incident Information
| Incident Date | April 16, 2021 |
| Operator | COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | TOLEDO |
| State | OH |
| County | LUCAS |
| Coordinates | 41.65382, -83.69542 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $4,470 |
| Emergency Response | $3,700 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON APRIL 16, 2021, A CONTRACTOR FOR THE CITY OF TOLEDO WAS EXCAVATING FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS. THE EXCAVATOR STRUCK AND DAMAGED A COLUMBIA 10"" STEEL MAIN LINE. THE EXCAVATOR DID NOT HAVE A VALID ONE CALL EXCAVATION TICKET. COLUMBIA RESPONDED, ESTABLISHED A PERIMETER, AND USED SQUEEZE OFF JACKS AWAY FROM THE DAMAGE TO STOP THE FLOW OF GAS IN THE MAIN LINE. THE LINE WAS THEN REPAIRED AND PLACED BACK INTO SERVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS A FINAL REPORT."
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.