PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_distribution Incident — WILMINGTON, NC — April 10, 2025
Incident Information
| Incident Date | April 10, 2025 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| County | NEW HANOVER |
| Coordinates | 34.26389, -77.83193 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $206,970 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"CONTRACTOR BORED INTO A 6"" PLASTIC MAIN WHILE INSTALLING A FIBER CONDUIT. THE DAMAGE RESULTED IN 7 CUSTOMER OUTAGES. USE OF MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT IN THE TOLERANCE ZONE & EXCAVATOR FAILED TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT FACILITIES. THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (NRC) WAS NOT NOTIFIED BECAUSE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT IT WAS NOT EXPECTED TO MEET THE REPORTING THRESHOLD."
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.