COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS
gas_distribution Incident — SPRINGFIELD, MA
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| County | HAMPDEN |
| Coordinates | 42.10668, -72.58939 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 17 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
OPERATOR EMPLOYEE RESPONDED TO ODOR CALL IN BASEMENT OF 453 WORTHINGTON ST. AFTER OBTAINING ZERO LEVELS INSIDE OF BUILDING, EMPLOYEE BEGAN INVESTIGATION OUTSIDE. USING PROBE BAR EMPLOYEE STRUCK AND PUNCTURED SERVICE LINE CAUSING GAS TO ENTER BUILDING. RELEASED GAS ULTIMATELY IGNITED, CAUSING EXPLOSION.
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.