Pipeline accidents result in fewer fatalities annually than accidents in the other modes of transportation; however, a single pipeline accident has the potential to cause a catastrophic disaster that can injure hundreds of persons, affect thousands more, and cost millions of dollars in terms of property damage, loss of work opportunity, community disruption, ecological damage, and in insurance liability. Excavation and construction activities are the largest single cause of accidents to pipelines.


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    Title :

    National Transportation Safety Board Safety Study: Protecting Public Safety Through Excavation Damage Prevention


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    114 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English