OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY
hazardous_liquid Incident — — December 3, 2024
Incident Information
| Incident Date | December 3, 2024 |
| Operator | OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY |
| Commodity | REFINED AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCT (NON-HVL) WHICH IS A LIQUID |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 47.45840, -122.22422 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | PUMP OR PUMP-RELATED EQUIPMENT |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $10,000 |
| Emergency Response | $4,500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"INJECTION PUMP PACKING GLAND ADJUSTER PLATE BECAME MISALIGNED DURING OPERATION, CAUSING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE PISTON. THIS RESULTED IN A SHEARING OF THE SUPPORT STUD DUE TO FATIGUE, ALLOWING THE PACKING TO BE DISPLACED BY THE PRODUCT. THE SEAL LEAK BOX SWITCH ACTIVATED SENDING AN ""INJECTION PUMP SEAL FAILURE ALARM"" AND ISOLATING THE INJECTION PUMP. PUMP WAS REBUILT AND PUT BACK INTO SERVICE."
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.