EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO
hazardous_liquid Incident — — August 20, 2012
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 20, 2012 |
| Operator | EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO |
| Commodity | HVL OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC FLUID WHICH IS A GAS AT AMBI |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 29.76431, -94.98206 |
Cause
| Cause | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD |
| Subcause | "DESIGN-, CONSTRUCTION-, INSTALLATION-, OR FABRICATION-RELATED" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $10,000 |
| Emergency Response | $20,000 |
| Other Costs | $100,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"THIS SMALL LEAK WAS LOCATED IN A BUTT WELD OF A 2"" STUB/PLUG BRANCHING OFF THE 10"" MAINLINE AT THE 15:00 POSITION. THE MAJORITY OF THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIR OF THIS LEAK IS IN THE DECOMMISSIONING AND RECOMMISSIONING PROCESS."
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.