WEST TEXAS GAS INC
gas_distribution Incident — WHITE DEER, TX — June 25, 2015
Incident Information
| Incident Date | June 25, 2015 |
| Operator | WEST TEXAS GAS INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | WHITE DEER |
| State | TX |
| County | CARSON |
| Coordinates | 35.42972, -101.16921 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE |
| Subcause | MISCELLANEOUS |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $5,000 |
| Emergency Response | $20,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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Incident Narrative
"ON JUNE 26, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM, A CONTRACT EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A 2"" TEMPORARY INTERNAL PIPE PLUG FROM A SYSTEM THAT WAS PRESSURIZED. DURING THIS PROCESS THE VENTING GAS WAS ACCIDENTLY IGNITED BY AN UNKNOWN SOURCE."
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.