PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_distribution Incident — EDEN, NC — April 26, 2025
Incident Information
| Incident Date | April 26, 2025 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | EDEN |
| State | NC |
| County | ROCKINGHAM |
| Coordinates | 36.51954, -79.77158 |
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 | $43,867 |
| Emergency Response | $1,500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A GAS REGULATOR STATION WAS STRUCK BY A DWI DRIVER AND CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT. THE DAMAGE RESULTED IN 50 CUSTOMER OUTAGES.
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.