GRAND ISLE, TOWN OF
gas_distribution Incident — GRAND ISLE, LA
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | GRAND ISLE, TOWN OF |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | GRAND ISLE |
| State | LA |
| County | JEFFERSON PARISH |
| Coordinates | 29.21012, -90.05013 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
WHILE INSTALLING A POLY VALVE ASSENBLY ON A 2"" FLANGED STEEL PIPE STATIC ELECTRICITY IGNITED THE ESCAPING GAS.
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.