"BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP"
hazardous_liquid Incident — — January 2, 2020
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 2, 2020 |
| Operator | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" |
| Commodity | REFINED AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCT (NON-HVL) WHICH IS A LIQUID |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 39.12201, -94.43841 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | EQUIPMENT NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $4,889 |
| Emergency Response | $40,718 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 2, 2020 DURING FACILITY ROUNDS AT SUGAR CREEK TERMINAL A TERMINAL OPERATOR DISCOVERED A RELEASE OF PREMIUM GASOLINE THAT WAS COMING FROM A FLANGE ON THE BRIDGE ON THE OUTBOUND LINE FROM TANK 338. THE PRODUCT RELEASED IS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND HALF A BARREL OF PREMIUM GASOLINE. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE AN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A GASKET. THE RELEASE WAS CLEANED UP PROMPTLY."
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.