ENTEX, A NORAM ENERGY COMPANY (FORM. DIV OF ARKLA

gas_distribution Incident — HOUSTON, TX

Incident Information

Report Date
OperatorENTEX, A NORAM ENERGY COMPANY (FORM. DIV OF ARKLA
Commodity—
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityHOUSTON
StateTX
CountyHARRIS
Coordinates29.88414, -95.46865

Cause

CauseOTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE
Subcause—

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries0

Costs

Property Damage
Lost Commodity
Public/Private Damage
Emergency Response
Environmental Remediation
Other Costs

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Incident Narrative

THIRD PARTY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH JUMPED (1) CONCRETE CURB STOP AND (1) CONCRETE CURB BEFORE RUNNING OVER METER SET ASSEMBLY AND CRASHING IN TO THE LAUNDRY ROOM OF THE INWOOD APARTMENTS. ESCAPING GAS FROM THE DAMAGED FACILITY IGNITED FROM UNDETERMINED/UNKNOWN IGNITION SOURCE.

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.

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