PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_distribution Incident — FARMVILLE, NC — January 29, 2021
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 29, 2021 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | FARMVILLE |
| State | NC |
| County | PITT |
| Coordinates | 35.55710, -77.59771 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $320,000 |
| Emergency Response | $20,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"A 4"" STEEL HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION LINE WAS STRUCK BY A TRACKHOE WHILE DIGGING A NEW AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LINE. DAMAGE RESULTED IN 1709 CUSTOMER OUTAGES. FARMER FAILED TO NOTIFY THE ONE CALL CENTER BEFORE EXCAVATING."
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.