COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA
gas_distribution Incident — ROCHESTER, PA — August 2, 2024
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 2, 2024 |
| Operator | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | PA |
| County | BEAVER |
| Coordinates | 40.71306, -80.28396 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY OPERATOR'S CONTRACTOR (SECOND PARTY) |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $130,593 |
| Emergency Response | $30,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"SECOND PARTY CONTRACTOR DAMAGED 12'' STEEL HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION GAS MAIN. THE CONTRACTOR WAS USING AN EXCAVATOR TO DRIVE THE SHEET PILING INTO THE GROUND TO SUPPORT A SHORING BOX. THE SHEET PILING PUNCTURED THE GAS MAIN RESULTING IN A RELEASE OF GAS. THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE, REPAIR, AND RESTORATION RESULTED IN COSTS IN EXCESS OF $145,400."
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.