DUKE ENERGY OHIO
gas_distribution Incident — WEST CHESTER, OH — February 25, 2020
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 25, 2020 |
| Operator | DUKE ENERGY OHIO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | WEST CHESTER |
| State | OH |
| County | BUTLER |
| Coordinates | 39.31008, -84.46481 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "DAMAGE BY CAR, TRUCK, OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $2,155 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $20,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT A FIRST STAGE REGULATOR ON A SERVICE. THE TRACTOR TRAILER AND FIRST STAGE REGULATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH BURNS TO THE FACE AND ARMS. 48-HOUR UPDATE TO THE NRC: #1272222 ON 2/27/2020 AT 10:55AM.
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.