COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS
gas_distribution Incident — NORTHAMPTON, MA — October 17, 2019
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 17, 2019 |
| Operator | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | NORTHAMPTON |
| State | MA |
| County | HAMPSHIRE |
| Coordinates | 42.33207, -72.64502 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | ELECTRICAL ARCING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT OR FACILITY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $8,200 |
| Emergency Response | $200 |
| Other Costs | $72,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"DURING A WIND STORM, OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES FELL AND ARCED THE 6"" STEEL MAIN AT A BRIDGE CROSSING ON JACKSON STREET, RESULTING IN A FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EVACUATED 8 CUSTOMERS FROM 2 HOMES ADJACENT TO THE BRIDGE. THE 6"" STEEL MAIN GOING OVER THE BRIDGE WAS ABANDONED. ENGINEERING HAS EVALUATED THE LOCATION AND DETERMINED THAT A MAIN REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
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.