BOSTON GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — LITTLETON, MA — October 3, 2012
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 3, 2012 |
| Operator | BOSTON GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | LITTLETON |
| State | MA |
| County | MIDDLESEX |
| Coordinates | 42.53398, -71.50159 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | INTENTIONAL DAMAGE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $6,317 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.