"GRAND ISLE, TOWN OF"
gas_distribution Incident — GRAND ISLE, LA — December 23, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | December 23, 2010 |
| Operator | "GRAND ISLE, TOWN OF" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | GRAND ISLE |
| State | LA |
| County | JEFFERSON PARISH |
| Coordinates | 29.21012, -90.05013 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | OTHER INCORRECT OPERATION |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $1,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.