POSTROCK KPC PIPELINE, LLC
gas_transmission Incident — — November 10, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | November 10, 2010 |
| Operator | POSTROCK KPC PIPELINE, LLC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 38.50544, -95.40321 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $2,638 |
| Emergency Response | $6,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THIRD PARTY DAMAGE FROM FARMER CONDUCTING DEEP TILL ACTIVITIES IN FARM FIELD. PIPELINE BECAME SHALLOW DUE TO ERROSION ON FARM FIELD. PREVIOUS DEPTH OF COVER WAS 24"". THE AMOUNT OF EROSION THAT OCCURRED AT THE POINT OF DAMAGE WAS 12"".
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.