CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION
gas_distribution Incident — HOUSTON, TX — March 9, 2013
Incident Information
| Incident Date | March 9, 2013 |
| Operator | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| County | HARRIS |
| Coordinates | 29.79999, -95.25815 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $10,000 |
| Emergency Response | $14,000 |
| Other Costs | $4,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
GAS ESCAPED FROM MAIN AND COMMUNICATED THROUGH SOIL INTO STRUCTURE RESULTING IN FLASH FIRE BY UNKNOWN/UNDETERMINED IGNITION SOURCE AND INJURING (1) MALE ADULT REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION.
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.