COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC
gas_distribution Incident — MANASSAS, VA
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | MANASSAS |
| State | VA |
| County | PRINCE WILLIAM |
| Coordinates | 38.74883, -77.44828 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR (ALWAYS PREPARED) WAS BORING IN FIBER CONDUIT. DURING BACK REAMING OPERATIONS, HEAD IMPACTED 4"" PLASTIC MAIN AND TORE 3 X 5 HOLE IN TOP. THIS SECTION OF MAIN WAS NOT LOCATED AND THUS NOT SPOTTED PRIOR TO BORE. WGL 8"" MAIN HAD TO BE BY PASSED IN ORDER TO SAFELY MAKE REPAIRS. WGL MADE SAFE. CGV MADE REPAIRS TO 4"" MAIN DAMAGED AFTER DEMARK VALVE. NO OUTAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES.
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.