WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
gas_distribution Incident — POTOMAC FALLS, VA — February 14, 2020
Incident Information
| Incident Date | February 14, 2020 |
| Operator | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | POTOMAC FALLS |
| State | VA |
| County | LOUDOUN COUNTY |
| Coordinates | 39.02497, -77.39169 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $15,841 |
| Emergency Response | $109,062 |
| Other Costs | $6,923 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"NRC 48HR UPDATE #1271349 ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 516 JACK ENDERS BLVD. UNIT A BERRYVILLE, VA 22611 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING HIT A 8"" PLASTIC NATURAL GAS MAIN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2020. WASHINGTON GAS CONTRACT LOCATOR FAILED TO MARK TICKET B002801077 IN ITS ENTIRETY (56-265. 19A) THE EXCAVATOR HAD INITIATED A REMARK ON 2/12/20 A004300525 DUE TO WEATHER. THAT NOTIFICATION HAD NOT BEEN MARKED AND CLEARED THROUGH THE CALL CENTER, AND THEREFORE THE EXCAVATOR DID NOT POSSESS A VALID TICKET (56-265.17 D). PIPELINE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE."
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.