WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
gas_distribution Incident — FAIRFAX STATION, VA — December 15, 2019
Incident Information
| Incident Date | December 15, 2019 |
| Operator | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | FAIRFAX STATION |
| State | VA |
| County | FAIRFAX COUNTY |
| Coordinates | 38.79665, -77.32533 |
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 | $450,000 |
| Emergency Response | $1,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"48HR FOLLOW-UP NRC # 1266661 ON, 12/15/19 AT APPROXIMATELY 0045 HRS., WASHINGTON GAS WAS NOTIFIED BY FAIRFAX COUNTY FIREBOARD OF DAMAGED FACILITY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OX RD. & CLARA BARTON DR. FAIRFAX, VA. WASHINGTON GAS IDENTIFIED THE FACILITY TO BE STATION #390, DAMAGED BY A VEHICLE THAT HAD TRAVELLED THROUGH THE SAFETY BOLLARDS AND SECURITY ENCLOSURE BOX. WASHINGTON GAS SECURED THE STATION BY CLOSING THE STATION VALVES, ISOLATING THE DAMAGED FACILITIES. THERE WERE NO CUSTOMERS AFFECTED, AS AREA WAS A TWO-WAY FEED. THE AREA OF GAS RELEASE WAS ON 6""X4"" REDUCER AND 4"" STRAINER. OTHER PARTS OF THE FACILITY PIPING WERE BENT DUE TO IMPACT."
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.