Incident details
Operator, cause, commodity and consequences with raw source fields.
HL incident on 2017-10-30 — KS
Operator
Koch Pipeline Company, L.p.
Cause
Corrosion Failure
Commodity
Crude Oil
Program
HL
Damage and Injuries
0 fatalities
0 injuries
Property damage (nominal)
$94,726
Incident datetime
2017-10-30 15:00
Report number
Location
KS
Narrative
On october 30, 2017 at 1500, koch pipeline company, l.P. ("kpl") pipeline operations personnel discovered a crude oil release during a station walk through at the hartford station. Approximately 250 gallons of crude oil was released from a pin-hole near the bottom of a ninety-degree elbow next to station valve 88. The pipeline was not operating at the time of the release. The operator pushed the emergency stop and contacted the pipeline control center to notify them of the release and to ensure the pipeline would not be restarted. The station was put in local control and lock out tag out was put into place. Local maintenance personnel were already on site to identify and control the release. Additional contract resources arrived on site at approximately 1610. Free product was collected and the area was excavated to recover the contaminated soil. On 11/3/17, the section of pipe that had the pin-hole was removed and blind flanges were installed. Post confirmatory samples are complete and backfill is scheduled to be completed by 12/1/17. Multiple piping locations at the hartford station were evaluated by taking ultrasonic thickness (ut) measurements beginning november 3, 2017. This assessment included five below ground locations including four idled tank lines and a pressure relief line. Above ground piping was also evaluated, including a reversal line, the manifold, meter piping and filter piping. Ut readings showed no characteristics that were consistent with the location of the failure. A section of pipe, approx. 7-feet, including a flange and elbow was sent to a third party for failure analysis.
Detailed record list
Report Received Date
2017-11-29 00:00:00
Iyear
2017
Report Number
20170391
Supplemental Number
30389
Report Type
Supplemental Final
Operator Id
22855
Name
Koch Pipeline Company, L.p.
Operator Street Address
4111 East 37th Street North
Operator City Name
Wichita
Operator State Abbreviation
KS
Operator Postal Code
67220
Local Datetime
2017-10-30 15:00:00
Location Latitude
38.819032
Location Longitude
-90.091097
Commodity Released Type
Crude Oil
Unintentional Release Bbls
5.95
Recovered Bbls
5.65
Fatality Ind
No
Fatal
0
Injury Ind
No
Injure
0
Accident Identifier
Local Operating Personnel, Including Contractors
Operator Type
Operator Employee
Incident Identified Datetime
2017-10-30 15:00:00
System Part Involved
Onshore Terminal/tank Farm Equipment And Piping
On Off Shore
Onshore
Shutdown Due Accident Ind
No
Shutdown Explain
Pipeline Was Not Operating At The Time Of The Release. No Shutdown Needed.
On Site Datetime
2017-10-30 15:00:00
Nrc Rpt Datetime
2017-10-30 15:36:00
Nrc Rpt Num
1194695
Ignite Ind
No
Explode Ind
No
Num Pub Evacuated
0
Pipe Fac Name
Hartford Station
Segment Name
Hartford Station
Onshore State Abbreviation
Il
Onshore Postal Code
62048
Onshore City Name
Hartford
Onshore County Name
Madison
Designated Location
Milepost/valve Station
Designated Name
Am0
Federal
No
Location Type
Totally Contained On Operator-Controlled Property
Incident Area Type
Aboveground
Incident Area Subtype
Typical Aboveground Facility Piping Or Appurtenance
Crossing
No
Pipe Facility Type
Interstate
Item Involved
Pipe
Pipe Type
Pipe Body
Pipe Diameter
16
Pipe Wall Thickness
0.375
Pipe Smys
40000
Pipe Specification
Forged Elbow - Asme B16.9
Pipe Seam Type
Seamless
Pipe Manufacturer
Tube Forgings Of America
Pipe Coating Type
Paint
Installation Year
1993
Manufactured Year
1993
Material Involved
Carbon Steel
Release Type
Leak
Leak Type
Pinhole
Wildlife Impact Ind
No
Soil Contamination
Yes
Long Term Assessment
No
Remediation Ind
No
Water Contam Ind
No
Could Be Hca
Yes
Commodity Reached Hca
Yes
High Pop Ind
Yes
High Pop Yes No
Yes
Est Cost Oper Paid
0
Est Cost Gas Released
330
Est Cost Prop Damage
94726
Est Cost Emergency
28358
Est Cost Environmental
0
Est Cost Other
0
Prpty
123414
Accident Psig
59.2
Mop Psig
275
Accident Pressure
Pressure Did Not Exceed Mop
Pressure Restriction Ind
No
Pipeline Function
> 20% Smys Regulated Transmission
Scada In Place Ind
Yes
Scada Operating Ind
Yes
Scada Functional Ind
Yes
Scada Detection Ind
No
Scada Conf Ind
No
Cpm In Place Ind
Yes
Cpm Operating Ind
Yes
Cpm Functional Ind
Yes
Cpm Detection Ind
No
Cpm Conf Ind
No
Investigation Status
No, the operator did not find that an investigation of the controller(s) actions or control room issues was necessary due to: (provide an explanation for why the operator did not investigate)
Investigation Status Details
The operator did not investigate because the controllers did not perform any remote actions that would have contributed and/or affected the release at the time the release was discovered.
Employee Drug Test Ind
No
Contractor Drug Test Ind
No
Cause
Corrosion Failure
Cause Details
Internal Corrosion
Internal External
Internal Corrosion
Int Visual Exam Results
Localized Pitting
Int Microbiological Ind
Yes
Int Metallurgical Basis Ind
Yes
Int Elbow Loc Ind
Yes
Corrosion Inhibitors
No
Corrosion Lining
No
Cleaning Dewatering
Not Applicable - Not Mainline Pipe
Corrosion Coupons
Not Applicable - Not Mainline Pipe
Collected Data Ind
No
Has Hydrtst Conduc Before Ind
No
Direct Asmnt Conducted
No
Non Destructive Exam Ind
Yes
Exm Wave Ultrasonic Rcnt Year
2003
Exm Wave Ultrasonic Rcnt Ind
Yes
Preparer Name
K** G*****
Preparer Title
Sr Compliance Specialist
Preparer Email
K*********@f**.com
Preparer Telephone
651-438-1775
Preparer Fax
651-480-3827
Prepared Date
2018-05-24 00:00:00
Authorizer Name
K** G*****
Authorizer Telephone
651-438-1775
Authorizer Title
Sr Compliance Specialist
Authorizer Email
K*********@f**.com
Narrative
On october 30, 2017 at 1500, koch pipeline company, l.P. ("kpl") pipeline operations personnel discovered a crude oil release during a station walk through at the hartford station. Approximately 250 gallons of crude oil was released from a pin-hole near the bottom of a ninety-degree elbow next to station valve 88. The pipeline was not operating at the time of the release. The operator pushed the emergency stop and contacted the pipeline control center to notify them of the release and to ensure the pipeline would not be restarted. The station was put in local control and lock out tag out was put into place. Local maintenance personnel were already on site to identify and control the release. Additional contract resources arrived on site at approximately 1610. Free product was collected and the area was excavated to recover the contaminated soil. On 11/3/17, the section of pipe that had the pin-hole was removed and blind flanges were installed. Post confirmatory samples are complete and backfill is scheduled to be completed by 12/1/17. Multiple piping locations at the hartford station were evaluated by taking ultrasonic thickness (ut) measurements beginning november 3, 2017. This assessment included five below ground locations including four idled tank lines and a pressure relief line. Above ground piping was also evaluated, including a reversal line, the manifold, meter piping and filter piping. Ut readings showed no characteristics that were consistent with the location of the failure. A section of pipe, approx. 7-feet, including a flange and elbow was sent to a third party for failure analysis.
| Report Received Date | 2017-11-29 00:00:00 |
|---|---|
| Iyear | 2017 |
| Report Number | 20170391 |
| Supplemental Number | 30389 |
| Report Type | Supplemental Final |
| Operator Id | 22855 PHMSA Enforcement |
| Name | Koch Pipeline Company, L.p. |
| Operator Street Address | 4111 East 37th Street North |
| Operator City Name | Wichita |
| Operator State Abbreviation | KS |
| Operator Postal Code | 67220 |
| Local Datetime | 2017-10-30 15:00:00 |
| Location Latitude | 38.819032 Google Maps OpenStreetMap |
| Location Longitude | -90.091097 Google Maps OpenStreetMap |
| Commodity Released Type | Crude Oil |
| Unintentional Release Bbls | 5.95 |
| Recovered Bbls | 5.65 |
| Fatality Ind | No |
| Fatal | 0 |
| Injury Ind | No |
| Injure | 0 |
| Accident Identifier | Local Operating Personnel, Including Contractors |
| Operator Type | Operator Employee |
| Incident Identified Datetime | 2017-10-30 15:00:00 |
| System Part Involved | Onshore Terminal/tank Farm Equipment And Piping |
| On Off Shore | Onshore |
| Shutdown Due Accident Ind | No |
| Shutdown Explain | Pipeline Was Not Operating At The Time Of The Release. No Shutdown Needed. |
| On Site Datetime | 2017-10-30 15:00:00 |
| Nrc Rpt Datetime | 2017-10-30 15:36:00 |
| Nrc Rpt Num | 1194695 NRC Report How to search |
| Ignite Ind | No |
| Explode Ind | No |
| Num Pub Evacuated | 0 |
| Pipe Fac Name | Hartford Station |
| Segment Name | Hartford Station |
| Onshore State Abbreviation | Il |
| Onshore Postal Code | 62048 |
| Onshore City Name | Hartford |
| Onshore County Name | Madison |
| Designated Location | Milepost/valve Station |
| Designated Name | Am0 |
| Federal | No |
| Location Type | Totally Contained On Operator-Controlled Property |
| Incident Area Type | Aboveground |
| Incident Area Subtype | Typical Aboveground Facility Piping Or Appurtenance |
| Crossing | No |
| Pipe Facility Type | Interstate |
| Item Involved | Pipe |
| Pipe Type | Pipe Body |
| Pipe Diameter | 16 |
| Pipe Wall Thickness | 0.375 |
| Pipe Smys | 40000 |
| Pipe Specification | Forged Elbow - Asme B16.9 |
| Pipe Seam Type | Seamless |
| Pipe Manufacturer | Tube Forgings Of America |
| Pipe Coating Type | Paint |
| Installation Year | 1993 |
| Manufactured Year | 1993 |
| Material Involved | Carbon Steel |
| Release Type | Leak |
| Leak Type | Pinhole |
| Wildlife Impact Ind | No |
| Soil Contamination | Yes |
| Long Term Assessment | No |
| Remediation Ind | No |
| Water Contam Ind | No |
| Could Be Hca | Yes |
| Commodity Reached Hca | Yes |
| High Pop Ind | Yes |
| High Pop Yes No | Yes |
| Est Cost Oper Paid | 0 |
| Est Cost Gas Released | 330 |
| Est Cost Prop Damage | 94726 |
| Est Cost Emergency | 28358 |
| Est Cost Environmental | 0 |
| Est Cost Other | 0 |
| Prpty | 123414 |
| Accident Psig | 59.2 |
| Mop Psig | 275 |
| Accident Pressure | Pressure Did Not Exceed Mop |
| Pressure Restriction Ind | No |
| Pipeline Function | > 20% Smys Regulated Transmission |
| Scada In Place Ind | Yes |
| Scada Operating Ind | Yes |
| Scada Functional Ind | Yes |
| Scada Detection Ind | No |
| Scada Conf Ind | No |
| Cpm In Place Ind | Yes |
| Cpm Operating Ind | Yes |
| Cpm Functional Ind | Yes |
| Cpm Detection Ind | No |
| Cpm Conf Ind | No |
| Investigation Status | No, the operator did not find that an investigation of the controller(s) actions or control room issues was necessary due to: (provide an explanation for why the operator did not investigate) |
| Investigation Status Details | The operator did not investigate because the controllers did not perform any remote actions that would have contributed and/or affected the release at the time the release was discovered. |
| Employee Drug Test Ind | No |
| Contractor Drug Test Ind | No |
| Cause | Corrosion Failure |
| Cause Details | Internal Corrosion |
| Internal External | Internal Corrosion |
| Int Visual Exam Results | Localized Pitting |
| Int Microbiological Ind | Yes |
| Int Metallurgical Basis Ind | Yes |
| Int Elbow Loc Ind | Yes |
| Corrosion Inhibitors | No |
| Corrosion Lining | No |
| Cleaning Dewatering | Not Applicable - Not Mainline Pipe |
| Corrosion Coupons | Not Applicable - Not Mainline Pipe |
| Collected Data Ind | No |
| Has Hydrtst Conduc Before Ind | No |
| Direct Asmnt Conducted | No |
| Non Destructive Exam Ind | Yes |
| Exm Wave Ultrasonic Rcnt Year | 2003 |
| Exm Wave Ultrasonic Rcnt Ind | Yes |
| Preparer Name | K** G***** |
| Preparer Title | Sr Compliance Specialist |
| Preparer Email | K*********@f**.com |
| Preparer Telephone | 651-438-1775 |
| Preparer Fax | 651-480-3827 |
| Prepared Date | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 |
| Authorizer Name | K** G***** |
| Authorizer Telephone | 651-438-1775 |
| Authorizer Title | Sr Compliance Specialist |
| Authorizer Email | K*********@f**.com |
| Narrative | On october 30, 2017 at 1500, koch pipeline company, l.P. ("kpl") pipeline operations personnel discovered a crude oil release during a station walk through at the hartford station. Approximately 250 gallons of crude oil was released from a pin-hole near the bottom of a ninety-degree elbow next to station valve 88. The pipeline was not operating at the time of the release. The operator pushed the emergency stop and contacted the pipeline control center to notify them of the release and to ensure the pipeline would not be restarted. The station was put in local control and lock out tag out was put into place. Local maintenance personnel were already on site to identify and control the release. Additional contract resources arrived on site at approximately 1610. Free product was collected and the area was excavated to recover the contaminated soil. On 11/3/17, the section of pipe that had the pin-hole was removed and blind flanges were installed. Post confirmatory samples are complete and backfill is scheduled to be completed by 12/1/17. Multiple piping locations at the hartford station were evaluated by taking ultrasonic thickness (ut) measurements beginning november 3, 2017. This assessment included five below ground locations including four idled tank lines and a pressure relief line. Above ground piping was also evaluated, including a reversal line, the manifold, meter piping and filter piping. Ut readings showed no characteristics that were consistent with the location of the failure. A section of pipe, approx. 7-feet, including a flange and elbow was sent to a third party for failure analysis. |
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