BOSTON GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — LITTLETON, MA
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | BOSTON GAS CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | LITTLETON |
| State | MA |
| County | MIDDLESEX |
| Coordinates | 42.53398, -71.50159 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THE HOMEOWNER TAMPERED WITH COMPANY PIPING BY REMOVING 3/4"" STEEL END CAP WITH A 3/4"" STEEL NIPPLE ON THE TEE WAS REMOVED WHICH CAUSED THE GAS LEAK IN THE BASEMENT AND RESULTED IN A FLASH FIRE. THE MOST LIKELY SOURCE OF IGNITION WAS THE WATER HEATER. THE HOMEOWNER DIED IN THE INCIDENT
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.