TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP)
gas_transmission Incident — — October 12, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 12, 2010 |
| Operator | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 36.83051, -85.66782 |
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 | $3,500 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE DROVE A COMPANY VEHICLE INTO 1-INCH DIAMETER ESD PIPING WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LEAKED NATURAL GAS FROM THE DAMAGE. THE COMPANY HAD TO BLOW DOWN 19 MILES OF 30-INCH DIAMETER PIPE TO STOP THE LEAK AND COMPLETE THE PIPE REPLACEMENT.
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.