# Failure Report- Mid-Valley Pipeline Co 2/18/09 - **operation:** document - **citation:** PHMSA FIR, Mid-Valley Pipeline Co, 2009-02-18 - **title:** Failure Report- Mid-Valley Pipeline Co 2/18/09 - **source type:** incident - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2010-11-17 - **effective on:** 2009-02-18 - **summary:** Mid-Valley Pipeline Co; Hazardous Liquid; OH; failure 2009-02-18; apparent cause: Material Failure. - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-fir-failure-report-mid-valley-pipeline-co-21809.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-fir-failure-report-mid-valley-pipeline-co-21809.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-fir-failure-report-mid-valley-pipeline-co-21809 - **source url:** https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/safety-reports/failure-report-mid-valley-pipeline-co-21809 **body:** <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Pipeline System: 22-inch Maumee Pipeline Operator: Mid-Valley Pipeline Company Location: Cygnet, Ohio Medium Released: Crude Oil Date of Occurrence: 2-18-2009 Quantity: 1250 bbls PHMSA Arrival Time & Date: 2-19-2009; 10:00 a.m. Total Damages $ 4,614,052 Investigation Responsibility: State PHMSA NTSB Other Company Reported Apparent Cause: Corrosion Excavation Natural Forces Incorrect Operation Other Outside Force Damage Material and/or Welds Equipment and Operations Other Rupture Yes No Leak Yes No Fire Yes No Explosion Yes No Evacuation Yes No Number of Persons 1 Area n/a Narrative Summary Short summary of the Incident/Accident which will give interested person’s sufficient information to make them aware of the basic scenario and facts. On February 18, 2009, Mid Valley Pipeline’s 22” Maumee Pipeline (Lima to Cygnet) experienced a leak at a 12” diameter branch connection. The damaged pipeline, which was operating at the time, released 1250 barrels of crude oil into a farm field. Eventually, 782 of the 1250 barrels released were recovered. Some of the crude oil, approximately 200 barrels, did contaminate a local creek. There were no fatalities, or injuries. One person was evacuated for several hours. The release did occur in a high consequence area (drinking water). A PHMSA engineer conducted an on-site investigation of the failure. The investigative summary is as follows: The failure occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. EST on February 18, 2009. The failure is located near milepost marker 46, in a rural area of Wood County, south of Cygnet, OH. The failure was detected at 4:55 p.m. the same day when a Mid Valley Pipeline (MVP) employee driving near the Cygnet pump station discovered a pool of crude oil on the ground surface. The employee notified the MVP control center, which immediately shut down the Maumee Pipeline. MVP blocked in the line segment at 5:00 p.m. by remotely isolating the upstream (Lima) and downstream (Cygnet) pump stations. The pipeline was repaired and placed back in service on February 18, 2009. In July 2003, MVP de-commissioned the 12” branch line. At the time of failure, the branch connection contained the attachment weld, approximately 50-inches of 12” diameter pipe, a 12” diameter valve (flanged) and a blind flange. Beyond the blind flange, the 12” branch connection piping was removed. The pipeline experienced a crack in the 12” branch connection attachment weld. The crack developed at the top (12 O’clock) position of the attachment weld, oriented circumferentially with the branch connection and longitudinally with the Maumee Pipeline. The crack measured 11” long and 0.125” at the maximum width. The driving stress for the crack was produced by the combined loading of the 22” x 12” diameter branch connection, the valve, flanging and somastic “mass” on the attachment weld. The portion of the pipeline containing the failure is comprised of 22” diameter by 0.344” wall thickness API 5L - Grade B, seamless pipe, installed in 1949. The 12” diameter nominal branch line was attached at the 9 O’clock position to the mainline with a self reinforcing weld-on outlet fitting. The reported maximum operating pressure (MOP) is 788 psig. The operating pressure at the time and location of the failure was 470 psig. The MOP was established in accordance with 195.303, Risk Based Alternative to Pressure Testing. The pipeline external corrosion protection system consists of a Somastic coating and distributed galvanic anodes. - 1 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report MVP identified two additional de-commissioned branch connections in the Maumee Pipeline System as a result of this failure. These branch connections were cut out and removed from the Maumee Pipeline System. The Maumee Pipeline System is a 994 mile long crude oil pipeline running from Longview, TX to Samaria, Michigan. Operator ID: 12470 Unit ID: 3733 SMART Activity ID: 124413 Region/State: Central Region Principal Investigator: Gery Bauman Reviewed by: __________________________ Title: Regional Director Date: November 5, 2010 Date: ___________________________ - 2 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Failure Location & Response Location (City, Township, Range, County/Parish): Cygnet, Ohio (Acquire Map) Address or M.P. on Pipeline: MP 46 (1 ) (1) Type of Area (Rural, City): Rural. Near Mid Valley Pipeline Cygnet Pump Station Date: 2-18-2009 Time of Failure: Approximately 3:00 p.m. Time Detected: 4:55 p.m. Time Located: 4:55 p.m. How Located: Mid Valley Pipeline employee driving home from work. NRC Report #: 897885 (Attach Report) Time Reported to NRC: 5:24 p.m.. Reported by: Chester Wilson Type of Pipeline: Gas Distribution Gas Transmission Hazardous Liquid LNG LP Interstate Gas Interstate Liquid LNG Facility Municipal Intrastate Gas Intrastate Liquid Public Utility Jurisdictional Gas Gathering Offshore Liquid Master Meter Offshore Gas Jurisdictional Liquid Gathering Offshore Gas - High H2S CO2 Pipeline Configuration (Regulator Station, Pump Station, Pipeline, etc.): The leak originated from a crack, located in a fillet weld, between the 22” diameter main line and a 12” diameter branch connection. Operator/Owner Information Owner: Mid Valley Pipeline Company Address: 1874 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook Chester, PA 19344-8500 Company Official: David Justin Phone No.: 610-670-3264 Fax No.: 610-670-3488 Operator: Mid Valley Pipeline Company Address: 1874 Horseshoe Pike Honey Brook Chester, PA 19344-8500 Company Official: David Justin Phone No. 610-670-3264 Fax No. 610-670-3488 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Contacts N/A Drug Program Contact & Phone: Alcohol Program Contact & Phone: Damages Product/Gas Loss or Spill(2 ) Estimated Property Damage $ 0 1250 bbls Amount Recovered 782 bbls ) $ Associated Damages(3 4,598,052 Estimated Amount $ 16,380 1 Photo documentation 2 Initial volume lost or spilled 3 Including cleanup cost - 3 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Damages Description of Property Damage: Emergency response and environmental cleanup. Approximately 10,000 cubic yards of soil was contaminated. Also approximately 200 barrels of crude oil impacted a local creek. Customers out of Service: Yes No Number: Suppliers out of Service: Yes No Number: Fatalities and Injuries Fatalities: Yes No Company: Contractor: Public: Injuries - Hospitalization: Yes No Company: Contractor: Public: Injuries - Non-Hospitalization: Yes No Company: Contractor: Public: Total Injuries (including Non-Hospitalization): Company: Contractor: Public: Name Job Function Yrs w/ Comp. Yrs. Exp. Type of Injury Drug/Alcohol Testing N/A Were all employees that could have contributed to the incident, post-accident tested within the 2 hour time frame for alcohol or the 32 hour time frame for all other drugs? Yes No Results Job Function Test Date & Time Location Type of Drug Pos Neg - 4 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report System Description Describe the Operator's System: Mid-Valley Pipeline operates the Maumee Pipeline that transports crude oil from Lima, Ohio to refineries in Toledo, Ohio and an interconnect with a Marathon Pipeline at Samaria, Michigan. Pipe Failure Description N/A Length of Failure (inches, feet, miles): 12" (1) Position (Top, Bottom, include position on pipe, 6 O'clock): (1) 12:00 O’clock position relative to the 12” diameter branch connection. Description of Failure (Corrosion Gouge, Seam Split): (1) Crack in fillet weld. Laboratory Analysis: Yes No Performed by: Kiefner and Associates Preservation of Failed Section or Component: Yes No If Yes - Method: Plastic wrap / tape and palletized for shipment. In Custody of: Kiefner and Associates Develop a sketch of the area including distances from roads, houses, stress inducing factors, pipe configurations, etc. Bar Hole Test Survey Plot should be outlined with concentrations at test points. Direction of Flow. Component Failure Description N/A Component Failed: (1) Manufacturer: Model: Pressure Rating: Size: Other (Breakout Tank, Underground Storage): Pipe Data N/A Material: Grade B Wall Thickness/SDR: 0.344” Diameter (O.D.): 22" Installation Date: 1949 SMYS: 35,000 Manufacturer: Unknown Longitudinal Seam: Seamless Type of Coating: Somastic Pipe Specifications (API 5L, ASTM A53, etc.): API 5L Joining N/A Type: Fillet Weld Procedure: Pre-code construction 1949 NDT Method: Unknown Inspected: Yes No Pressure @ Time of Failure @ Failure Site N/A - 5 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Pressure @ Time of Failure @ Failure Site N/A Pressure @ Failure Site: 470 psig Elevation @ Failure Site: 215 feet Pressure Readings @ Various Locations: Direction from Failure Site Location/M.P./Station # Pressure (psig) Elevation (ft msl) Upstream Downstream Lima discharge 760 265 46.5 miles Cygnet suction 457 215 0.5 mile Upstream Pump Station Data N/A Type of Product: Crude Oil API Gravity: 37 API Specific Gravity: 0.84 Flow Rate: Pressure @ Time of Failure (4 ) 760 Distance to Failure Site: 46.5 miles High Pressure Set Point: 788 Low Pressure Set Point: Upstream Compressor Station Data N/A Specific Gravity: Flow Rate: Pressure @ Time of Failure (4) Distance to Failure Site: High Pressure Set Point: Low Pressure Set Point: Operating Pressure N/A Max. Allowable Operating Pressure: 788 Determination of MAOP: 195.303 (Risk Based Alternative To Pressure Testing) Actual Operating Pressure: 470 Method of Over Pressure Protection: Pump station overpressure switch Relief Valve Set Point: Capacity Adequate? Yes No Integrity Test After Failure N/A Pressure Test Conducted in place? (Conducted on Failed Components or Associated Piping): Yes No If NO, Tested after removal? Yes No Method: Describe any failures during the test. Soil/water Conditions @ Failure Site N/A Condition of and Type of Soil around Failure Site (Color, Wet, Dry, Frost Depth): Loam with field tile. Type of Backfill (Size and Description): Loam backfill 4 Obtain event logs and pressure recording charts - 6 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Soil/water Conditions @ Failure Site N/A Type of Water (Salt, Brackish): Fresh Water Analysis (5 ) Yes No External Pipe or Component Examination N/A External Corrosion? Yes No (1) Coating Condition (Disbonded, Non-existent): Somastic coating in good condition (1) Description of Corrosion: No external corrosion observed Description of Failure Surface (Gouges, Arc Burns, Wrinkle Bends, Cracks, Stress Cracks, Chevrons, Fracture Mode, Point of Origin): Crack across the upper portion of a 12” branch connection weld. Crack initiation at the weld toe and propagation appear to be associated with brittle microstructures in the heat affected zone (HAZ) underlying the branch connection attachment weld. The crack propagated in discrete, stable jumps and arrested in the body of the mainline pipe. Jogs or kinks in the crack path occurred near weld spatter deposits on the OD surface of the mainline pipe. Above Ground: Yes No (1) Buried: Yes No (1) Stress Inducing Factors: Noted in Appendix 5. (1) Depth of Cover: 30" (1) Cathodic Protection N/A P/S (Surface): P/S (Interface): Soil Resistivity: pH: Date of Installation: Method of Protection: Did the Operator have knowledge of Corrosion before the Incident? Yes No How Discovered? (Close Interval Survey, Instrumented Pig, Annual Survey, Rectifier Readings, ECDA, etc): Internal Pipe or Component Examination N/A Internal Corrosion: Yes No (1) Injected Inhibitors: Yes No Type of Inhibitors: Testing: Yes No Results (Coupon Test, Corrosion Resistance Probe): No testing Description of Failure Surface (MIC, Pitting, Wall Thinning, Chevrons, Fracture Mode, Point of Origin): No internal corrosion was evident on the inside of the removed section of mainline pipe, or branch piping. Cleaning Pig Program: Yes No Gas and/or Liquid Analysis: Yes No 5 Attach copy of water analysis report - 7 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Internal Pipe or Component Examination N/A Results of Gas and/or Liquid Analysis (6 ) NA Internal Inspection Survey: Yes No Results (7 ) Did the Operator have knowledge of Corrosion before the Incident? Yes No How Discovered? (Instrumented Pig, Coupon Testing, ICDA, etc.): NA Outside Force Damage N/A Responsible Party: Telephone No.: Address: Work Being Performed: Equipment Involved: (1) Called One Call System? Yes No One Call Name: One Call Report # (8 ) Notice Date: Time: Response Date: Time: Details of Response: Was Location Marked According to Procedures? Yes No Pipeline Marking Type: (1) Location: (1) State Law Damage Prevention Program Followed? Yes No No State Law Notice Required: Yes No Response Required: Yes No Was Operator Member of State One Call? Yes No Was Operator on Site? Yes No Did a deficiency in the Public Awareness Program contribute to the accident? Yes No Is OSHA Notification Required? Yes No 6 Attach copy of gas and/or liquid analysis report 7 Attach copy of internal inspection survey report 8 Attach copy of one-call report - 8 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Natural Forces N/A Description (Earthquake, Tornado, Flooding, Erosion): Failure Isolation N/A Squeeze Off/Stopple Location and Method: Pipeline shut down. (1) Valve Closed - Upstream: Lima Station Time: 5:00 p.m. I.D.: M.P.: 0 Valve Closed - Downstream: Cygnet Station Time: 5:00 p.m. I.D.: M.P.: 46.1 Pipeline Shutdown Method: Manual Automatic SCADA Controller ESD Failed Section Bypassed or Isolated: The cracked section of pipe was cut out. Performed By: Valve Spacing: Odorization N/A Gas Odorized: Yes No Concentration of Odorant (Post Incident at Failure Site): Method of Determination: Yes No % LEL: Yes No % Gas In Air: Yes No Time Taken: Yes No Was Odorizer Working Prior to the Incident? Type of Odorizer (Wick, By-Pass): Yes No Odorant Manufacturer: Model: Type of Odorant: Amount Injected: Monitoring Interval (Weekly): Odorization History (Leaks Complaints, Low Odorant Levels, Monitoring Locations, Distances from Failure Site): - 9 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Odorization N/A Weather Conditions N/A Temperature: Wind (Direction & Speed): Climate (Snow, Rain): Humidity: Was Incident preceded by a rapid weather change? Yes No Weather Conditions Prior to Incident (Cloud Cover, Ceiling Heights, Snow, Rain, Fog): Gas Migration Survey N/A Bar Hole Test of Area: Yes No Equipment Used: Method of Survey (Foundations, Curbs, Manholes, Driveways, Mains, Services) (9 ) (1) Environment Sensitivity Impact N/A Location (Nearest Rivers, Body of Water, Marshlands, Wildlife Refuge, City Water Supplies that could be or were affected by the medium loss): The Rocky Ford Creek was impacted by the Mid Valley spill. The creek is approximately 500' west of the leak site and crude oil reached the creek through a farm tile. The US EPA was responsible for oversite of the creek cleanup. (1) OPA Contingency Plan Available? Yes No Followed? Yes No Class Location/High Consequence Area N/A Class Location: 1 2 3 4 Determination: HCA Area? Yes No N/A Determination: Could affect drinking water Odorization Required? Yes No N/A 9 Plot on site description page - 10 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Pressure Test History N/A (Expand List as Necessary) Req’d (10 Deadline Date )Assessment Test Date Test Medium Pressure (psig) Duration (hrs) % SMYS Installation Next Next Most Recent Describe any problems experienced during the pressure tests. Internal Line Inspection/Other Assessment History N/A (Expand List as Necessary) Req’d (10) Assessment Deadline Date Assessment Date Type of ILI Other Assessment Indicated Anomaly Tool (11 ) 12 Method ( ) If yes, describe below Initial 2006 MFL/Caliper Yes No Next Yes No Next Yes No Most Recent Yes No Describe any previously indicated anomalies at the failed pipe, and any subsequent pipe inspections (anomaly digs) and remedial actions. None Pre-Failure Conditions and Actions N/A Was there a known pre-failure condition requiring (10) the operator to schedule evaluation and remediation? Yes (describe below or on attachment) No If there was such a known pre-failure condition, had the operator established and adhered to a required (10) evaluation and remediation schedule? Describe below or on attachment. Yes No N/A Prior to the failure, had the operator performed the required (10) actions to address the threats that are now known to be related to the cause of this failure? Yes No N/A List below or on an attachment such operator-identified threats, and operator actions taken prior to the accident. Describe any previously indicated anomalies at the failed pipe, and any subsequent pipe inspections (anomaly digs) and remedial actions. 10 As required of Pipeline Integrity Management regulations in 49CFR Parts 192 and 195 11 MFL, geometry, crack, etc. 12 ECDA, ICDA, SCCDA, “other technology,” etc. - 11 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Maps & Records N/A Are Maps and Records Current? (13 ) Yes No Comments: Leak Survey History N/A Leak Survey History (Trend Analysis, Leak Plots): Pipeline Operation History N/A Description (Repair or Leak Reports, Exposed Pipe Reports): Did a Safety Related Condition Exist Prior to Failure? Yes No Reported? Yes No Unaccounted For Gas: Over & Short/Line Balance (24 hr., Weekly, Monthly/Trend): Operator/Contractor Error N/A Name: Job Function: Title: Years of Experience: Training (Type of Training, Background): Was the person “Operator Qualified” as applicable to a precursor abnormal operating condition? Yes No N/A Was qualified individual suspended from performing covered task Yes No N/A Type of Error (Inadvertent Operation of a Valve): Procedures that are required: Actions that were taken: Pre-Job Meeting (Construction, Maintenance, Blow Down, Purging, Isolation): Prevention of Accidental Ignition (Tag & Lock Out, Hot Weld Permit): Procedures conducted for Accidental Ignition: Was a Company Inspector on the Job? Yes No 13 Obtain copies of maps and records - 12 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Operator/Contractor Error N/A Was an Inspection conducted on this portion of the job? Yes No Additional Actions (Contributing factors may include number of hours at work prior to failure or time of day work being conducted): Training Procedures: Operation Procedures: Controller Activities: Name Title Years Experience Hours on Duty Prior to Failure Shift Alarm Parameters: High/Low Pressure Shutdown: Flow Rate: Procedures for Clearing Alarms: Type of Alarm: Company Response Procedures for Abnormal Operations: Over/Short Line Balance Procedures: Frequency of Over/Short Line Balance: Additional Actions: - 13 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Additional Actions Taken by the Operator N/A Make notes regarding the emergency and Failure Investigation Procedures (Pressure reduction, Reinforced Squeeze Off, Clean Up, Use of Evacuators, Line Purging, closing Additional Valves, Double Block and Bleed, Continue Operating downstream Pumps): The failed branch connection along with approximately 80” length of mainline pipe containing it was cut out. The branch connection was transported to Kiefner and Associates for failure analysis (Appendix 5). The 80” long section of pipe was replaced with pretested pipe and the tie-in girth welds were radiographed. Mid Valley Pipeline initiated a cleanup of the crude oil near the branch connection. Unfortunately, crude oil found its way into the Rocky Ford Creek and Mid Valley Pipeline launched an extensive stream cleanup program under the direction of Ohio EPA and US EPA Region 5. - 14 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Photo Documentation (1) Overall Area from best possible view. Pictures from the four points of the compass. Failed Component, Operator Action, Damages in Area, Address Markings, etc. Photo No. Roll Photo No. No. Description Description Roll No. 1 Leak site looking north 1 2 Leak site looking south 2 3 Leak site looking south 3 4 Valve and branch connection 4 5 Valve and blind flange 5 6 Location of crack 6 7 Cracked weld 7 8 Closeup of cracked weld 8 9 Cleanup efforts on Rocky Ford Creek 9 10 Crude oil contamination on creek bank 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 Type of Camera: Film ASA: Video Counter Log (Attach Copy): - 15 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Additional Information Sources Agency Name Title Phone Number Police: Fire Dept.: State Fire Marshall: State Agency: Dave Schilt Ohio EPA 419-373-3041 NTSB: EPA: Tricia Edwards EPA Region 5 734-692-7687 FBI: ATF: OSHA: Insurance Co.: FRA: MMS: Television: Newspaper: Other: - 16 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Persons Interviewed Name Title Phone Number Lief Jensen Superintendent, Mid Valley Pipeline 313-292-9823 Mark Whalen Supervisor, Mid Valley Pipeline 724-834-2450 Matt Studer Supervisor, Mid Valley Pipeline 330-603-2846 Chester Wilson Pipeliner, Mid Valley Pipeline 419-236-6887 David Born Compliance Supervisor, Mid Valley Pipeline 281-637-6497 - 17 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Event Log Sequence of events prior, during, and after the incident by time. (Consider the events of all parties involved in the incident, Fire Department and Police reports, Operator Logs and other government agencies.) Time Event 4:55 p.m. Employee discovers leak and notifies SCADA 4:55 -5:05 p.m. SCADA shuts down pipeline and closes block valves 5:08 p.m. Notification of operation personnel and leak response 6:01 p.m. First boom deployed on Rocky Ford Creek at Tank Farm Road - 18 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Investigation Contact Log Time Date Name Description - 19 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Failure Investigation Documentation Log Operator: Unit #: CPF #: Date: Appendix Number Documentation Description Date FOIA Received Yes No 1 Photo Documentation 2/19/09 X 2 Map and Satellite Photo of Leak Area 2/19/09 X 3 NRC Report 2/18/09 X 4 Accident Report 20090076 2/20/09 X 5 Kiefner and Associates 4/15/09 X - 20 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> Pipeline Failure Investigation Report Site Description Provide a sketch of the area including distances from roads, houses, stress inducing factors, pipe configurations, etc. Bar Hole Test Survey Plot should be outlined with concentrations at test points. Photos should be taken from all angles with each photo documented. Additional areas may be needed in any area of this guideline. Refer to Appendix 2. - 21 - Form 11 Pipeline Failure Investigation Report (Revised 03/07/08) <<>> APPENDIX 1 PHOTO DOCUMENTATION <<>> Photo 1 – View looking north from leak site. Tanks visible in the photo are no longer in service. The arrow points to Tank Farm Road. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 2 – View from leak site looking south. Visible is the branch connection and 12” valve. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 3 - The photo shows the view south of the branch connection. The tree line indicates Rocky Ford Creek. Field tile drain to the south into the Rocky Ford Creek and crude oil did reach the creek through the tile. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 4 - The photo shows the valve actuator at the branch connection. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 5 - The photo shows the valve and blinded flange. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 6 - The photo shows origin of the leak. The arrow points to the crack. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 7 - The photo shows the weld between the mainline pipe and the branch connection. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 8 - The photo shows the crack. Note the crack does contain some dirt as the result of the excavation. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 9 - The photo show booms in the Rocky Ford Creek just downstream of the Tank Farm Road. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> Photo 10 - The photo shows the crude oil contamination along the banks of the Rocky Ford Creek. Date Taken: 2-19-2009 Taken By: Gery Bauman <<>> APPENDIX 2 MAP AND SATELLITE PHOTO OF LEAK AREA <<>> Mid Valley Pipeline Company – System Map Mid Valley Pipeline Company is represented by red crude oil pipeline line. Sunoco Logistics is the owner of Mid Valley Pipeline <<>> 64) CR-Z McClure 189 Bowling Green 105 199) 600- Gibsonburg Sand Ridge Rd Sand RidgeRte. Cloverdale CR-L Weston Helena Portage, 65 UPTe Miton 25) Bradher SANDUSKY HENRY Custar Wingston Rudolph w od Bays (281 Bays Rd Risingsun 1231 MVPL Cygnet Pump Station West - 11- Burgoon Rd Hammansburg, Cygnet Rd Milgrove St John's Mitchell *Eloom Center Deshler Hoytville 2 Perry Center [MVPL Leak site North Battinore 18 Bairdstown Bloomdale 84 (12 592 Belmore Fostoria 203] Van Buren 65 Portage Center (613 18) SENE GA Townmood 19 254] Bascom eipsic West PUTNA Leipsic M McComb 613 235) 186) HAN C K 95- Independence West -(330 (23 687 Putnam County (75 224 Alvada 591 _New Riegel -14 Copyright © 2005 Microsoft Corp. and/or its suppliers. All rights reserved. + Airport 12] "Findlay Frenchtown <<>> Trombler 25 • Cygnet Solether Rd Loe Rd Mears Rd CR-608 Union St Cygnet Rd Freyman Rd Township Hwy 89 MVPL Cygnet Pump Station Hammansburg Rd Tank Farm Rd Bloom Center Tank Farm Rd Bairdstown Rd Grant Rd MVPL Leak site Oil Center Rd: Oi Center Copyright ©2005 Microsoft Corp. andior its suppliers. All rights reserved. <<>> Horizontal arrow points to the Mid-Valley Pipeline Cygnet Pump Station; Vertical arrow points to the leak site. <<>> APPENDIX 3 NRC REPORT <<>> Page 1 of 2 NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER 1-800-424-8802 *** For Public Use *** Information released to a third party shall comply with any applicable federal and/or state Freedom of Information and Privacy Laws Incident Report # 897885 INCIDENT DESCRIPTION *Report taken at 17:24 on 18-FEB-09 Incident Type: PIPELINE Incident Cause: UNKNOWN Affected Area: ROCKY FORGE RIVER The incident was discovered on 18-FEB-09 at 17:00 local time. Affected Medium: WATER ____________________________________________________________________________ SUSPECTED RESPONSIBLE PARTY Organization: MID VALLEY PIPELINE CYGNAT, OH 43413 Type of Organization: PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ____________________________________________________________________________ INCIDENT LOCATION 5152 ROCK RIDGE ROAD County: WOOD City: CYGNAT State: OH Zip: 43413 SOUTH OF ADDRESS BUT THE INCIDENT IS STILL ON THEIR PROPERTY. ____________________________________________________________________________ RELEASED MATERIAL(S) CHRIS Code: OIL Official Material Name: OIL: CRUDE Also Known As: Qty Released: 0 UNKNOWN AMOUNT Qty in Water: 0 UNKNOWN AMOUNT ________________________________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT CALLER IS REPORTING A RELEASE OF CRUDE OIL FROM PIPELINE DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSES. THE RELEASE WENT ONTO THE GROUND AND INTO THE ROCKY FORGE RIVER. THE AMOUNT SPILLED IS UNKNOWN BUT IT IS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 50 BARRELS. ____________________________________________________________________________ INCIDENT DETAILS Pipeline Type: TRANSMISSION DOT Regulated: YES Pipeline Above/Below Ground: BELOW Exposed or Under Water: NO Pipeline Covered: UNKNOWN ---WATER INFORMATION--- Body of Water: ROCKY FORGE RIVER Tributary of: PORTIS RIVER Nearest River Mile Marker: Water Supply Contaminated: UNKNOWN ____________________________________________________________________________ DAMAGES Fire Involved: NO Fire Extinguished: UNKNOWN INJURIES: NO Hospitalized: Empl/Crew: Passenger: FATALITIES: NO Empl/Crew: Passenger: Occupant: EVACUATIONS: NO Who Evacuated: Radius/Area: Damages: NO Length of Direction of Closure Type Description of Closure Closure Closure Air: N Road: N Major Artery: N Waterway: N http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/reports/rwservlet?standard web+inc _ _ seq=897885 11/15/2010 <<>> Page 2 of 2 Track: N Passengers Transferred: NO Environmental Impact: NO Media Interest: NONE Community Impact due to Material: ____________________________________________________________________________ REMEDIAL ACTIONS STOPPED THE SOURCE. BOOMS PLACED IN THE RIVER. Release Secured: YES Release Rate: Estimated Release Duration: ____________________________________________________________________________ WEATHER Weather: RAINY, 40ºF Wind speed: 10 MPH Wind direction: SSE ____________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AGENCIES NOTIFIED Federal: EPA State/Local: NONE State/Local On Scene: NONE State Agency Number: NONE ____________________________________________________________________________ NOTIFICATIONS BY NRC ATLANTIC STRIKE TEAM (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 USCG HSOC AT DHS (USCG HSOC DESK) 18-FEB-09 17:33 USCG ICC (ICC ONI) 18-FEB-09 17:33 INFO FOR CRITICAL MFG SECTOR (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 DOT CRISIS MANAGEMENT CENTER (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 U.S. EPA V (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:34 FLD INTEL SUPPORT TEAM DETROIT (COMMAND CENTER) 18-FEB-09 17:33 NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COORD CTR (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 NOAA RPTS FOR OH (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (OHDOH) 18-FEB-09 17:33 PIPELINE & HAZMAT SAFETY ADMIN (OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY (AUTO)) 18-FEB-09 17:33 OH EPA ATTN: DUTY OFFICER (MAIN OFFICE) 18-FEB-09 17:33 USCG DISTRICT 9 (COMMAND CENTER) 18-FEB-09 17:33 ____________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALLER HAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ___________________________________________________________________________ *** END INCIDENT REPORT # 897885 *** http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/reports/rwservlet?standard web+inc _ _ seq=897885 11/15/2010 <<>> APPENDIX 4 ACCIDENT REPORT 20090076 <<>> NOTICE: This report is required by 49 CFR Part 195. Failure to report can result in a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each violation for each day that such violation persists except that the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $500,000 as provided in 49 USC 60122 Form Approved OMB No. 2137-0047 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration ACCIDENT REPORT – HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE SYSTEMS Report Date No. (DOT Use Only) INSTRUCTIONS Important: Please read the separate instructions for completing this form before you begin. They clarify the information requested and provide specific examples. If you do not have a copy of the instructions, you can obtain one from the Office Of Pipeline Safety Web Page at http://ops.dot.gov. PART A – GENERAL REPORT INFORMATION Original Report Supplemental Report Final Report 1. a. Operator's OPS 5-digit Identification Number (if known) / ____________/ 2. b. If Operator does not own the pipeline, enter Owner’s OPS 5-digit Identification Number (if known) / ___ / c. Name of Operator ______________________________________________________________________________________ d. Operator street address _______________________________________________________________________________ e. Operator address ______________________________________________________________________________________ City, County, State and Zip Code IMPORTANT: IF THE SPILL IS SMALL, THAT IS, THE AMOUNT IS AT LEAST 5 GALLONS BUT IS LESS THAN 5 BARRELS, COMPLETE THIS PAGE ONLY, UNLESS THE SPILL IS TO WATER AS DESCRIBED IN 49 CFR §195.52(A)(4) OR IS OTHERWISE REPORTABLE UNDER §195.50 AS REVISED IN CY 2001. 2. Time and date of the accident / / / / / / / / hr. month day year 3. Location of accident (If offshore, do not complete a through d. See Part C.1) a. Latitude: _____ Longitude: __________ (if not available, see instructions for how to provide specific location) b. _________________________________________________ City, and County or Parish c. _________________________________________________ State and Zip Code d. Mile post/valve station or survey station no. (whichever gives more accurate location) _________________________________ 4. Telephone report / / / / / / / / NRC Report Number month day year 5. Losses (Estimated) Public/Community Losses reimbursed by operator: Public/private property damage $_______________ Cost of emergency response phase $_______________ Cost of environmental remediation $_______________ Other Costs $_______________ (describe) _____________________________________ Operator Losses: Value of product lost $_______________ Value of operator property damage $_______________ Other Costs $_______________ (describe) _____________________________________ Total Costs $_______________ 6. Commodity Spilled Yes No (If Yes, complete Parts a through c where applicable) a. Name of commodity spilled ___________________________ b. Classification of commodity spilled: HVLs /other flammable or toxic fluid which is a gas at ambient conditions CO2 or other non-flammable, non-toxic fluid which is a gas at ambient conditions Gasoline, diesel, fuel oil or other petroleum product which is a liquid at ambient conditions Crude oil c. Estimated amount of commodity involved : Barrels Gallons (check only if spill is less than one barrel) Amounts: Spilled : ____________ Recovered: ____________ CAUSES FOR SMALL SPILLS ONLY (5 gallons to under 5 barrels) : (For large spills [5 barrels or greater] see Part H) Corrosion Natural Forces Excavation Damage Other Outside Force Damage Material and/or Weld Failures Equipment Incorrect Operation Other PART B – PREPARER AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (type or print) Preparer's Name and Title Preparer's E-mail Address Area Code and Telephone Number Area Code and Facsimile Number Authorized Signature (type or print) Name and Title Date Area Code and Telephone Number Form RSPA F 7000-1 ( 01-2001 ) Page 1 of 4 OPS Data Facsimile <<>> PART C – ORIGIN OF THE ACCIDENT (Check all that apply) 1. Additional location information a. Line segment name or ID _______________________ b. Accident on Federal land other than Outer Continental Shelf Yes No c. Is pipeline interstate? Yes No Offshore: Yes No (complete d if offshore) d. Area ___________________ Block # ______________ State / / or Outer Continental Shelf 2. Location of system involved (check all that apply) Operator’s Property Pipeline Right of Way High Consequence Area (HCA)? Describe HCA____________________________________ 3. Part of system involved in accident Above Ground Storage Tank Cavern or other below ground storage facility Pump/meter station; terminal/tank farm piping and equipment, including sumps Other Specify: _________________________________ Onshore pipeline, including valve sites Offshore pipeline, including platforms If failure occurred on Pipeline, complete items a - g: 4. Failure occurred on Body of Pipe Pipe Seam Scraper Trap Pump Sump Joint Component Valve Metering Facility Repair Sleeve Welded Fitting Bolted Fitting Girth Weld Other (specify) Year the component that failed was installed: / / 5. Maximum operating pressure (MOP) a. Estimated pressure at point and time of accident: ____ PSIG b. MOP at time of accident: ___________PSIG c. Did an overpressurization occur relating to the accident? Yes No a. Type of leak or rupture Leak: Pinhole Connection Failure (complete sec. H5) Puncture, diameter (inches) _________ Rupture: Circumferential – Separation Longitudinal – Tear/Crack, length (inches) __________ Propagation Length, total, both sides (feet) _________ N/A Other _______________________________ b.Type of block valve used for isolation of immediate section: Upstream: Manual Automatic Remote Control Check Valve Downstream: Manual Automatic Remote Control Check Valve c. Length of segment isolated _______ ft d. Distance between valves _______ ft e. Is segment configured for internal inspection tools? Yes No f. Had there been an in-line inspection device run at the point of failure? Yes No Don’t Know Not Possible due to physical constraints in the system g. If Yes, type of device run (check all that apply) High Resolution Magnetic Flux tool Year run: ______ Low Resolution Magnetic Flux tool Year run: ______ UT tool Year run: ______ Geometry tool Year run: ______ Caliper tool Year run: ______ Crack tool Year run: ______ Hard Spot tool Year run: ______ Other tool Year run: ______ PART D – MATERIAL SPECIFICATION PART E – ENVIRONMENT 1. Nominal pipe size (NPS) / / in. 2. Wall thickness / / in. 3. Specification SMYS / / 4. Seam type 5. Valve type 6. Manufactured by in year / / 1. Area of accident In open ditch Under pavement Above ground Underground Under water Inside/under building Other ____________ 2. Depth of cover: inches PART F – CONSEQUENCES 1. Consequences (check and complete all that apply) a. Fatalities Injuries c. Product ignited Yes No d. Explosion Yes No Number of operator employees: _______ _______ e. Evacuation (general public only) / / people Contractor employees working for operator: _______ _______ Reason for Evacuation: General public: _______ _______ Precautionary by company Totals: _______ _______ Evacuation required or initiated by public official b. Was pipeline/segment shutdown due to leak? Yes No f. Elapsed time until area was made safe: If Yes, how long? ______ days ______ hours _____ minutes / / hr. / / min. 2. Environmental Impact a. Wildlife Impact: Fish/aquatic Yes No e. Water Contamination: Yes No (If Yes, provide the following) Birds Yes No Amount in water _________ barrels Terrestrial Yes No Ocean/Seawater No Yes b. Soil Contamination Yes No Surface No Yes If Yes, estimated number of cubic yards: _________ Groundwater No Yes c. Long term impact assessment performed: Yes No Drinking water No Yes (If Yes, check below.) d. Anticipated remediation Yes No Private well Public water intake If Yes, check all that apply: Surface water Groundwater Soil Vegetation Wildlife Form RSPA F 7000-1 ( 01-2001 ) OPS Data Facsimile Page 2 of 4 <<>> PART G – LEAK DETECTION INFORMATION 1. Computer based leak detection capability in place? 2. Was the release initially detected by? (check one): Yes No CPM/SCADA-based system with leak detection Static shut-in test or other pressure or leak test Local operating personnel, procedures or equipment Remote operating personnel, including controllers Air patrol or ground surveillance A third party Other (specify) _________________ 3. Estimated leak duration days ____ hours ____ PART H – APPA - **truncated:** true - **body characters:** 44856